Social Assessment and Performance

Strengthening relationships and achieving project approval

A well-executed social assessment can foster strong relationships and partnerships with community, strengthen a company’s social licence to operate and contribute to obtaining project approval. We offer a diverse team of highly experienced social scientists and planners who work with project proponents to deliver evidence-based analysis and solutions to social issues and challenges. 

How we assist

Our approach builds trust with the community and forms the foundation for ongoing management of social impacts to deliver shared value outcomes by maximising project benefits. Our team applies social science methodologies underpinned by community and stakeholder engagement to ensure rigorous assessment of social risks and opportunities. 

We have the expertise to conduct a social impact assessment that meets local, state, national and international standards and regulatory requirements.

Our services:
  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Social impact and benefit analysis
  • Social risk assessment
  • Community development program design and delivery
  • Community profiling
  • Community surveys
  • Environmental, Social and Governance – monitoring and evaluation against Sustainable Development Goals
  • Evaluation and review of social programs and policies
  • Social risk management that provides shared value outcomes
  • Social Impact Management Plans
  • Mine Closure and social transition
  • Social return on investment
  • Strategy development and advice
  • Independent peer review

Expertise to conduct a social impact assessment that meets local, state, national and international standards and regulatory requirements.

We deliver innovative solutions and facilitate shared value outcomes tailored to each project and the community in which it is situated.

Examples of our tailored offerings include:

  • Aboriginal Participation Plans
  • Asset social value analysis
  • Socio-economic studies to support transition for mine closure
  • Vulnerability and resilience analysis, and
  • Workforce, housing and accommodation strategies.

 

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