- ESG Consulting
- Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Social License and Impact Integrity
We help organizations build trusted relationships with communities, Indigenous peoples, and NGOs — through mapping, FPIC strategies, and conflict risk assessment.
Overview
We support organizations in building trusted, informed, and inclusive engagement strategies — with a focus on communities, Indigenous peoples, and civil society. From mapping to FPIC and risk mitigation, our approach bridges regulation and relationship.
Stakeholder Mapping
Identification of relevant communities, Indigenous groups, and NGOs
FPIC & Social License Strategy
Engagement plans and protocols aligned with FPIC and international expectations
Conflict Risk Assessment
Evaluation of tensions, historical claims, and socio-political risk factors
What's Included
Stakeholder identification and mapping
We identify all relevant actors that may influence or be affected by your operations, including communities, Indigenous peoples, NGOs, and institutions.
- Community and Indigenous presence mapping
- NGO and institutional actors mapping
- Influence and impact relationship analysis
FPIC strategies and social license planning
We design culturally appropriate engagement plans aligned with FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent) and social license principles.
- FPIC protocol design and documentation
- Community dialogue and consent tracking
- Social license to operate roadmap
Conflict risk assessment and mitigation
We analyze and contextualize risks related to land use, governance, rights claims, and potential social tensions.
- Conflict risk mapping and typology
- Historical claims and grievance analysis
- Early-warning indicators and mitigation strategy
Our Methodology
1
Stakeholder Landscape Analysis
We map relevant stakeholders — including communities, Indigenous peoples, NGOs, and authorities — using spatial, institutional, and social criteria.
2
Risk & Influence Assessment
We assess stakeholder influence, vulnerability, and potential for conflict or cooperation, building a matrix of engagement relevance.
3
FPIC & Engagement Strategy Design
We co-create strategies aligned with Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles and local expectations for social legitimacy.
4
Dialogue Implementation Support
We support the setup of participatory spaces, community meetings, and culturally appropriate consent mechanisms.
5
Reporting & Ongoing Monitoring
We deliver documentation, indicators, and reporting structures to track engagement over time and anticipate emerging risks.
Who It's For
Agri-business & Land-Based Operations
Companies engaging with rural territories, traditional communities, or collective landholders where local acceptance is critical to project success.
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Projects
Projects requiring environmental licenses, Indigenous consultation, or long-term community relationships to operate with legitimacy and stability.
Carbon & Nature-Based Project Developers
Developers structuring projects under Verra, ART-TREES, or jurisdictional REDD+ that require FPIC, co-benefits, and robust stakeholder documentation.
Development Banks & ESG Investors
Institutions needing stakeholder risk assessments and engagement plans as part of ESG due diligence or safeguard frameworks (e.g. IFC, IDB, BNDES).
Ideal for organizations operating in high-sensitivity territories, where social license, FPIC, and stakeholder legitimacy are non-negotiable.
Contact Us
Request a Proposal
Fill out the form to receive a personalized proposal for your company. Our team will contact you within 24 business hours.
contact@esgpathways.comm
Phone
+1 (862) 571-2692
Office
531 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10010
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