Failure to do so would compromise the leader’s brand image and reputation The Company has the potential to lead or influence CSR development across the telecommunication supply chain Reduce suppliers’ risk exposure to environmental or human right-related issues, thereby minimize possible incidents and disputes Suppliers vary in size, talent, and awareness; they can not be trained using the same approach Some suppliers are engaged for one-time deals; the costs invested may not yield the expected results Supplier CSR takes a long time to develop; a fixed amount of costs and expenses need to be budgeted on a yearly basis Invite supply chain partners to participate in various courses organized at the Telecommunication Training Institute Investigate and maintain records of suppliers that account for significant transaction values or are influential to the environment and society.