Advisory Services

Strategic insights and rigorous ground truthing form the cornerstone of our project entry guidance. Expert coaching and comprehensive support elevate local teams and corporate decisions, ensuring operational resilience amidst dynamic social landscapes.

Operational Readiness

Strategic insights for market entry, reinforced by accurate ground truthing. Our team enhances yours with focused capacity building and training. We seamlessly blend social aspects into project feasibility, integrating them within solid social performance management systems for proactive risk management.
Performance Support

Expert coaching and mentoring tailored for field staff and leadership teams. With hands-on advisory services and field interventions, we enhance capabilities, guide robust management systems, and adeptly tackle social complexities, ensuring your operations run with minimal disruption.
Community Pulse

Delve deep into challenging regions with Community Pulse. Utilise Rapid Community Surveys for genuine local sentiment insights. With Local Insight Tracking, consistently explore themes like sustainability, security, and economics. Gain authentic perspectives, beyond just media narratives.

Core Competencies

Geo-Political Risk Analysis

Proficiency in providing insights on geo-political factors and country-specific risks that may impact assets in different operational contexts.
Social Risk Analysis

Demonstrated ability in identifying and assessing social risks associated with project activities, ensuring proactive risk management.
Ground-Truthing

Skill in conducting on-the-ground assessments and direct engagement with communities to ensure accurate and contextually relevant insights.
Stakeholder Relations

Expertise in crafting and implementing strategies with cultural sensitivity to foster trust, address local concerns, and sustain positive interactions.
Management Systems

Specialisation in developing and implementing systems to integrate social considerations into project operations, ensuring responsible practices.
Capacity Building & Training

Experience in developing and delivering training programs to enhance social performance knowledge and skills.
Impact Assessment

Competence in several assessment methodologies and effectively communicating findings through comprehensive reports and presentations.
Incident Management

Effectiveness in preparing for, responding to, and addressing social incidents and conflicts that may arise during project operations.
Regulatory Compliance

Knowledge of relevant local and international regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Social Feasibility

Precision in social aspects of project feasibility, bolstering operational readiness, delivery, and investor assurance.

Case Studies

Boosting Social Performance for a Junior Mining Company in Europe

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Conflict Resolution and Social Performance Enhancement in Mineral Exploration

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Strategic Social Risk Assessment for Extractive Portfolio Companies

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Mitigating Risks of Organised Crime Allegations in a Central American Mining Joint Venture

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Social Return on Investment Analysis for a Conservation NGO

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From Uncertainty to Assurance: NGO Duty of Care in South Sudan

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Supply Chain Security Management Transformation for a Global EPC Client

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Transforming Tensions: Navigating Community Challenges during a Libyan Desert Rig Move

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