Acorn International Adds Mediation Service
Acorn International has become well known for helping parties with conflicting...
ISSUE 55: The Case for Engaging with Opposition
The character and complexities of communities are what makes them unique and...
ISSUE 54: Why the Energy Transition Will Fail Without Good Social Science
The existential threat posed by climate change is forcing us to think very...
ISSUE 53: The Saviour Narrative: An Emerging North-South Challenge in Protecting Human Rights
Author: Clarita Montant During the recent United Nations Forum on Business...
ISSUE 52: The Inflation Reduction Act Block Grants Available for Environmental Justice
Author: Ivonne Cruz, PhD We are hearing a lot about Environmental Justice these...
Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments for the InterAmerican Development Bank
The InterAmerican Bank’s new Environmental and Social Performance Framework (ESPF)...
ISSUE 43: THE ROLE OF THE FINANCIAL SECTOR IN RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS
As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations...
ISSUE 42: WHAT LENDERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WORKING WITH IESCS
Banks engage Independent Environmental and Social Consultants (IESC) to identify...
What We Do
Acorn International delivers the expertise, solutions and assurance that global businesses need to thrive in high-risk environments amidst community opposition, environmental liabilities, and shareholder activism.
Environmental & Social Baseline Survey & Impact Assessment
Stakeholder Engagement & Social Performance
Environmental & Social Due Diligence Assessment
ESG Strategy & Organizational Change
Capacity Building / Training
S-Trendcasting™ – Planning for the Unforeseen
S-Team On Demand CSR Talent
Global Partnerships
Acorn International employs a distinctive process of partnering with, directing and building capacity of local expert teams in more than 70 countries worldwide to promote local content and world-class quality assurance. When you engage us, you gain access to a large, global network of vetted in-country partners.
Projects & Experience
De-risking a Major Mining Operation to Meet International Lender Environmental & Social Standards, Northern Brasil
Acorn International was engaged by one of the world’s largest bauxite mine operators at the...
Environmental Governance and Regulation Needs Assessment and Capacity Building Plan
Acorn International was commissioned to lead a multi-stakeholder study of Ghana’s needs in...
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