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Social license management
Specific methodology that successfully addresses the challenges of achieving a social license to operate
We work for more than 15 LSO projects in the biomethane sector, as well as for more than 20 in the renewable sector.
At EHS Techniques we understand social license as an additional requirement for projects. By SWL we refer to the continuous and ongoing acceptance of a project by the local host community and affected stakeholders. It is an intangible asset that directly influences the viability of projects in the territory.
To help our clients on the road to this social acceptance, we have developed our own multidisciplinary methodology, which integrates social and environmental sciences, with the mission of working on the social license of renewable energy projects, as well as the renewable gas sector.
What is Social License and why is it essential?
A social license is considered to be obtained when a project receives continued approval within the local community and by affected stakeholders. It is not a legal permit, but an implicit acceptance that facilitates project implementation, reduces risks of opposition and improves stakeholder relations.
At EHS Techniques, we address this challenge with a comprehensive approach that ranges from territorial prospection to the implementation of social relationship strategies, ensuring that the implementation of projects is accepted by the environment, contributing to mitigate negative impacts and generating positive territorial impact.
Our Social License Management Services
- Territorial diagnosis and Social Context Analysis
We study the territory, the social, cultural, economic and environmental context of the project area, identifying key stakeholders, potential conflicts and social impacts, and opportunities for collaboration. - Design and Implementation of Social Relationship Strategies
We develop communication and participation plans adapted to the characteristics of the territory and the needs of the communities, promoting dialogue and transparency. - Mediation and conflict management
We implement mechanisms to identify and address potential conflicts proactively, seeking consensual solutions that benefit all parties. - Continuous Monitoring and Follow-up
We conduct periodic evaluations to measure the level of social acceptance and adjust relationship strategies as needed, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project. - Participation
We organize workshops and participatory sessions with the agents involved, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility. And we work on local development plans associated with projects that contribute to generate positive impact.
Case Studies
- Technical Assistance Framework Contract for Social Relationship in Biomethane Projects
EHS Techniques provides technical assistance services to work on the social license in numerous biomethane plant projects of some of the main developers in the country. Through a framework contract, we offer technical accompaniment in social relations in the territory to the projects requested by the client in their different phases and needs. - Implementation of Social Managers in Energy and Renewable Gas Projects
We have a network of Social Managers throughout the country, which gives us the added value of in-depth knowledge of the territory where our clients operate, and direct contact with stakeholders. These factors contribute to the advantageous positioning of the projects for future tenders and subsidies in the sector.
Why choose EHS Techniques?
- Customized and Adapted to the Territory Approach
Our methodology adjusts to the particularities of each project and community, providing effective and sustainable solutions. - Specialized Multidisciplinary Team
We have professionals in social and environmental sciences, with extensive experience in renewable energy projects. - Commitment to Sustainability and Local Development
We work to ensure that our projects generate tangible benefits for the communities in which they are located, promoting their economic and social development. - Transparency and Open Communication
We foster a constant and transparent dialogue with all stakeholders, building relationships of trust and collaboration.
If your organization needs to work on the social acceptance of your renewable energy and gas projects, contact us. At EHS Techniques, we are committed to creating shared value and sustainable development.
Social license management – Frequently asked questions
The Social License to Operate refers to the acceptance that a project, company or activity receives from the host communities. It is obtained in the first instance and must be maintained over time, as it responds to the perceptions, opinions and feelings that society and stakeholders express about the project, and these may change over time.
Implementing Social Relations strategies based on active listening and territorial dialogue, with a focus on generating positive territorial impact.
Our phased work methodology starts with the analysis of the territory and the identification of stakeholders, the dialogue with interested parties, to act with concrete actions that seek to generate positive territorial impact.
Each case and project is studied individually and proposals for action and social relations are defined on an ad-hoc basis.
Licensing or social acceptance of projects is more than a formality. It provides a proactive approach, affects media impact, implies continuous improvement, contributes to the viability of the project, generates credibility and trust, and enables expectations to be met.
Working on the social license of projects with EHS Techniques contributes to generate Positive Territorial Impact. Social acceptance of the projects, active listening, dialogue and transparency in communication, allow the establishment of collaborative ties throughout the life of the project that maximize the positive impact of the projects in the territory.
