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ISSUE 60: Acorn International Updates the Voluntary Principles Initiative Board of Directors on Emerging Human Rights Trends
The Board of Directors for the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human...
What have I learned in 20 yrs of running a consulting firm?
I tapped Acorn International into existence 20 years ago with a barrage of hopeful messages to...
Acorn International LLC Celebrates 20 Years of Global Impact
September 8, 2025 – (Houston, TX; Boston, MA) Acorn International LLC, a global leader in social...
A Path to Purpose and Success
We are enthusiastic to share Acorn International's Charles Larrouilh, who was featured in an...
Acorn International Adds Mediation Service
Acorn International has become well known for helping parties with conflicting views find common...
Acorn International Names JD Holt Director of Projects
June 1, 2024 – (Houston, TX; Boston, MA) – Acorn International (“AI”), a worldwide social and...
Acorn International Opens New Houston Office
Acorn International, LLC just moved to a new, larger office in Houston’s First Ward – surrounded...
Acorn International at the IAIA24 annual conference
Acorn International will be attending and sponsoring the International Association for Impact...
Environmental and Social Analyst
Position: Environmental and Social Analyst Location: Houston, Texas, Flexible Salary Range:...
Mining.com Article with Dean Slocum and Chris Anderson
MINING.COM’s editor Frik Els recently sat down with Acorn International founder Dean Slocum and...
Ranay Guifarro featured in PennStater!
Acorn International's CSR specialist, Ranay Guifarro was featured in Penn State's alumni magazine,...
Acorn International Selected To Lead Environmental And Social Impact Studies For Exxonmobil Affiliate Eepgl’s Fifth Project In Guyana
Social and environmental risk consultancy engaged by many of the world’s largest energy companies...
Dean Slocum featured as a panelist at EBI’s webcast
Acorn International’s President, Dean Slocum, will be featured as a panelist at Environmental...
Acorn International Names Kristy Bellows Chief Operating Officer Following Year of Record Growth
Bellows’ extensive background in energy and environmental management will fortify firm’s capacity...
Rigzone, one of the leading media outlets for the oil and gas industry, reports on Acorn International’s study for Exxon Mobil’s fifth offshore development project in Guyana
Acorn International, a worldwide environmental and risk management consultancy with offices in...
Acorn International’s latest project in Guyana was recently featured in Energy Industry Review
Acorn International, a worldwide environmental and risk management consultancy with offices in...
Acorn International Expands Team As Global Demand Escalates For Environmental And Social Impact Risk And Solution Analyses
New members bring expertise in green energy development, environmental assessment, sustainability...
Acorn International Press Release
Acorn International Selected to Lead Environmental and Social Impact Studies for ExxonMobil...
Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments for the InterAmerican Development Bank
The InterAmerican Bank’s new Environmental and Social Performance Framework (ESPF) will become...
Acorn International is growing!
We are excited to introduce 4 new team members: Sarah, Juana, Tatiana, and Ranay. Stay tuned for...
10th Anniversary of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Their Impact and Future
Earlier this summer, Dean Slocum, President and Founder of Acorn International had a conversation...
Acorn International’s Grace Russell Presents to IAIA
Grace Russell presented a paper by video on ESIA Trends in Latin America at this year’s...
Acorn International’s Clarita Montant Achievement
Acorn International’s Clarita Montant has completed and received certification for the SA8000...
Acorn International Launches 2 Products to Help Client Solve Immediate Needs
Introducing: S-TrendcastingTM – Planning for the Unforeseen Predicting the next societal...
Acorn International Leads Global ESG Dialogues in September
Recognizing our deep experience in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and specifically...
Dean Slocum to Speak on Human Rights Expert Panel
Acorn International founder and President Dean Slocum will panel of experts on #humanrights at...
Andrew Buchman on Current-Day Human Rights Responsibilities
Watch this short clip of one of our Senior Social Consultants, Andrew Buchman answering questions...
We Stand Against Racism and for Human Rights
Acorn International stands in solidarity with the African American community in the fight against...
Focus Group Discussions to define ESG in a post-pandemic world
THE COVID-19 CRISIS RAISES CRITICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT ESG WILL MEAN TO INVESTORS AND INDUSTRY...
Taking Continued Precautions
Out of respect for our team members and their families as well as our clients, partners and...
Taking Necessary Precautions
To respect our clients, partners, employees, friends, and their families, Acorn International...
We’re Growing!
Acorn International is delighted to announce that we’ve hired 2 fantastic new team members, Maria...
Acorn International Celebrating Significant Growth in Business with Renewables
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Location: New Bedford,...
Acorn International Forms Integrated Team for Mexico’s Deep Water Blocks (dup)
Acorn International has seen a booming increase in demand for its services from the global...
How Oil Companies Can Address Risk & Exposure for Human Trafficking
K&L Gates and Acorn International hosted a panel discussion on the emerging subject of human...
Upcoming Panel Discussion on Global Ethical Supply Chains
What Officers, Directors, and Counsel of International Oil Companies Should Know K&L Gates LLP...
Fabiana Peek to Speak on #MeToo Panel
Acorn International’s Fabiana Peek will participate on a panel for the Texas Bar Association...
Atma Khalsa becomes Partner at Acorn International
Acorn International is pleased to announce the advancement of Atma Khalsa to Partner. In this...
Atma Khalsa to participate in OECD Expert Working Session on Responsible Business Conduct in the Financial Sector
Atma has been invited to participate along-side environmental, social & governance (ESG)...
Dean Slocum delivered Key Note Address at ACRA’s Annual Conference
Dean was invited to make the key note address at the annual meeting of the American Cultural...
Fabiana Illescas Peek Joins Acorn International
Acorn International is delighted to announce that Fabiana Illescas Peek has joined our team as of...
Dean Slocum on Bar Association Panel
Acorn International’s President Dean Slocum will participate on a panel on Human Rights at...
Acorn International Presents Human Rights Briefings
Global industry and investors face increasing reputational, operational and legal risks over human...
Acorn International Announces Relocation of Senior Consultant to Colombia
Acorn International is pleased to announce the relocation of Senior Consultant Paula Uscategui...
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Consultant
Position: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ConsultantLocation: Houston, TexasSalary...
Acorn International Welcomes Three Talented Consultants
Acorn International is pleased to announce the hiring of three talented consultants as the...
Current Job Posting
Position: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ConsultantLocation: Houston, TexasSalary...
Acorn International Forms Integrated Team for Mexico’s Deep Water Blocks
Acorn International has formed an integrated US-Mexico team to provide environmental and social...
Social and/or Environmental Consultant
Position: Social and/or Environmental ConsultantLocation: Houston, TexasSalary Range: Depends on...