Stormsriver Adventures is pleased to announce the findings of the 'Fair Trade' audit team following the Company's third re-audit, confirming certification.

The independent physical audit process is an extensive review of all aspects of the Company's Operations and is of a 'forensic' nature.

Every single facet of the Business is scrutinized by the Assessor, and finally the panel, to present an in depth review of Stormsriver Adventures' performance against strict measurable criteria laid down by Fair Trade.

The audit includes scrutiny of the Company's financials, random interviews with Staff members, reviews of all the Policies and Procedures and whether such Policies and Procedures are implemented. These include Social Welfare, Environmental Practice, Legal Compliance with the Labour Act, Skills Development, HIV/Aids, Quality and Reliability, Local Procurement and Workplace Culture to mention a few.

Following this extensive procedure the Assessor presents the data to an independent panel of experts who then challenge the submission before presenting the findings of the audit.

We are very pleased with the overall score rating which has improved from 77% in 2005 to 89% in 2008. Significant improvements are evident particularly in the areas of HIV/Aids and Employment Equity.

A detailed Improvement Action Plan is now committed to, in writing, which will guide the Company's 'Responsible Tourism' commitment in a practical manner over the next two years.

View the the Assessment Report here, dated February 2008.

Sincerely

Ashley Wentworth
CEO
Stormsriver Adventures Pty Ltd