We understand the concerns and needs of communities, promote dialogue with businesses, and build trust with local governments and stakeholders through international best practices.
For the past fifteen years, our methodology and on-the-ground presence have allowed us to understand the concerns and needs of communities, promote dialogue with businesses, and build trust with local governments and stakeholders. We design tailored solutions to strengthen relationships between businesses, governments, and communities, especially in territories with complex social dynamics.
We conduct rigorous social baseline studies, gathering data on the existing social, economic, and cultural conditions within a project area before development or investment begins. These baselines provide a benchmark for measuring future impacts, managing risks, and engaging stakeholders.
Our teams have developed extensive expertise in establishing holistic assessments of existing conditions across multiple areas, including livelihoods, health, education, culture, labor and income generation, governance, land use, and more.
Aligned with IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
Key areas of analysis:
A Baseline Environmental Study (BES) is a critical component of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for mining projects. It documents pre-project environmental conditions to assess future impacts, inform mitigation measures, and serve as a baseline for monitoring.
Our local teams have developed extensive expertise in collecting accurate, relevant, and site-specific data on the environmental conditions of the project area.
Key components of our studies:
We support our clients by identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing key stakeholders at the local, regional, and national levels, with a particular focus on communities directly affected by the project.
Our approach seeks to understand not only who the stakeholders are, but also how they relate to one another, how they perceive the project, and the interests and expectations they bring to the table.
We deliver in-depth stakeholder mapping studies that serve as practical tools for strategic planning, enabling the identification of key actors, the assessment of influence and interest levels, and the design of engagement strategies grounded in social insight.
Our methodology includes:
We provide technical support for the effective implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes, helping our clients navigate one of the most sensitive aspects of project development when Indigenous and Native communities are located within or adjacent to the area of operations.
Our work begins with the identification of Indigenous Peoples and other historically marginalized groups, followed by an in-depth analysis of collective rights, governance structures, and potential risks.
Our engagement with communities is designed to develop a deep understanding of social and organizational structures, territorial relationships, cultural practices, livelihoods, and the long-term aspirations of populations within the project’s area of influence.
Commitment to ILO Convention 169, which recognizes the right of Indigenous Peoples to be consulted in good faith through culturally appropriate mechanisms.
Our approach includes:
We have developed extensive expertise in Mining Infrastructure Assessment, Geological Model Evaluation and Mine Planning, as well as the development of detailed financial models.
To deliver comprehensive technical assessments of mining facilities, we deploy multidisciplinary teams to conduct detailed site inspections and evaluations of mining operations.
Technical and infrastructure assessment:
Our team of experts is ready to design tailored solutions that strengthen the relationship between your operation and local communities.
Baseline Social Studies