To: The Board of Directors and Management of Talisman Energy Inc.
We have reviewed the selected quantitative performance indicators presented in Talisman’s Corporate Responsibility Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the “Report”). We did not review all information included in the Report. Talisman management is responsible for collection and presentation of the indicators and information set out in the Report. A review does not constitute an audit and, consequently, we do not express an audit opinion on the selected quantitative performance indicators.
scope
The selected quantitative performance indicators comprise quantitative indicators relating to community investments, community relations, health, safety and environment, employee relations and other areas noted in bold font in the Performance Data Tables section of the Report. The selected quantitative performance indicators were chosen by Talisman primarily on the basis of perceived external stakeholder interest. We did not review the narrative sections of the Report, except where they incorporated the selected quantitative performance indicators.
methodology
Our review was made in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 developed by the International Federation of Accountants. As such, we planned and performed our work in order to provide limited assurance with respect to the selected quantitative performance indicators that we reviewed. Our review criteria were based on the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, relevant regulations, Talisman management definitions and accepted industry standards. Our procedures included obtaining and evaluating evidence related to the selected quantitative performance indicators.
conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the selected quantitative performance indicators presented in bold font in the Performance Data Tables of this Report is not presented in all material respects in accordance with the relevant criteria.
