Social advisory and research to understand and manage social impact

Practical strategy with positive intent

Armed with reliable data about your stakeholders, market and capabilities, we develop actionable insights to guide due diligence, design, communications and approvals strategy. Drawing on decades of experience helping organisations understand the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact of their operations, we foster vital project buy-in and brand equity. Working with organisations to assess their objectives with social, political and environmental context in mind, our aim is to match practical initiatives with shared value and intent.

Drawing on engagement, economics, sustainability and research principles, we provide objective third-party review of project and organisational policies, procedures and management systems, evaluate potential risks and uncover opportunities for better management, community engagement, governance and more. Our global team of ESG professionals enhance our clients’ investments through strategies, processes and policies that satisfy the expectations of the communities in which they work.

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Using a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques across a variety of metrics, we apply an objective, yet people-centred approach to impact research. Working closely with your team, we create actionable reports that drive cultural change, measure social value and communicate social benefits to your markets and stakeholders.

Our ESG expertise can be used to enhance fundraising opportunities, supplement a due diligence process, assist with integration and help enhance your bottom line.

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Our expertise

Social and governance advisory

Internal stakeholder (employee, management and board) engagement
Public participation, community and stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder facilitation and mediation
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) and social licence to operate (SLO) advice, strategy, training and evaluation
Impact assessment frameworks

Governance

Anti-bribery/anti-corruption
Board diversity
Business ethics
Cybersecurity
Ethical financing practices
Executive compensation
Product liability claims
Supply chain – Modern slavery, Transparency in Supply Chains Act (California) and more.

Social research

Due diligence and risk assessment
Desktop audits and literature – policy, procedure, procurement and supply chain
Qualitative research – interviews, focus groups
Quantitative research – online and telephone survey design, data analytics and social listening