S TEAM™ ON DEMAND CSR TALENT
Using Acorn International’s S-Team solutions allows companies to fill critical gaps for assuring uninterrupted performance assurance or achieving new initiatives with qualified, independent and trusted social performance experts.
CHALLENGE
Increased board mandates to assure, measure and report social risk happening simultaneously with pressure to slash cost centers, including CSR units. This leaves companies exposed in operations and reporting.
SOLUTIONS
- Authentic, on-demand support to get ahead of, or manage crises
- Qualified eyes and ears on the ground worldwide to evaluate asset risks
- Capacity to assess, track and help manage social risks, opportunities
and trends impacting your business, to: - Systematically identify, evaluate and prioritize environmental and
social (ESG) risks - Audit and provide assurance to operations
- Update corporate guidance & programs to manage emerging risks
- Respond to reporting needs
RESULTS DELIVERED
Dedicated social performance specialists to:
Benchmark ESG and S metrics, prescribe corrective action plan for gaps
Independently audit operations and business processes for optimal risk management and performance
Train company and contractor staff in social performance requirements
Produce reliable data and content to report ESG performance to investors and the public
Review and develop standards and guidelines for social performance
Identify, evaluate and develop plans to control often under-estimated social risks to business
HELPING BUSINESS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF SOCIAL RISK
Using Acorn International’s S-Team solutions allows companies to fill critical gaps for assuring uninterrupted performance assurance or achieving new initiatives with qualified, independent and trusted social performance experts.
RAPID RESPONSE SUPPORT
A social/corruption due diligence assessment — Global mining company considering asset acquisition in Panama
Workforce and resident community relationship risk analysis during pandemic — Big 5 U.S. food-packing company
Stakeholder engagement plan to anticipate potential conflicts in permitting and taxes – $3bn chemical complex
Local grievance response management — Numerous global oil and gas development projects
Outreach program development and hiring with local communities – U.S. offshore wind venture team
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Monthly M&A portfolio ESG risk scans for energy private equity investors
Rapid development assets’ risk profiles for global projects
Stakeholder engagement plans and updates for boards of directors and executive management
Audit and monitoring in-country of suppliers accused of slave labor practices for global steel manufacturer
Gap assessment vs standards and/or peers for an energy company
Stakeholder / relationship surveys and social media tracking alongside a U.S. renewable energy development team
WHY WORK WITH ACORN INTERNATIONAL?
Trusted to work with operations to minimize disruption
Globally recognized by C-level executives as proven “social subject matter experts”
In-country engagement fixes in face of community opposition of major mining operation
Experts to develop CSR guidelines and training as part of team in world’s largest energy companies
Our Services
Environmental & Social Baseline Survey & Impact Assessment
Industries, investors and regulators worldwide need reliable assessments of potential project impacts and effective mitigation plans that are developed by integrated teams of international and host-country experts.
Stakeholder Engagement & Social Performance
Successful project development increasingly depends on managing business and reputational risks related to stakeholder concerns and building partnerships with host communities.
Environmental & Social Due Diligence Assessment
Clear and reliable assessments of integrated social and environmental risks are critical to maintaining the integrity of projects, operations and corporate reputations.
ESG Strategy & Organizational Change
Our staff members have led teams in performing Environmental, Health, Safety, and Social (ESG) strategy and organizational change programs for energy companies worldwide.
Capacity Building / Training
On-going capacity assessment and building is critical to keep up with fast-evolving best practices and challenges in social and environmental performance.
S-Trendcasting™ – Planning for the Unforeseen
We deploy 30 years of experience in social risk management to facilitate a tailored (half-day to two-day) workshop building early warning systems.
S-Team On Demand CSR Talent
Allows companies to fill critical gaps for assuring uninterrupted performance assurance or achieving new initiatives with qualified, independent and trusted social performance experts.
Acorn International
1702 Taylor St, Suite 200B
Houston, TX 77007, USA
1213 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA 02740, USA