We work on the frontline of the energy transition.
Every day we engage with and listen to people who are hosting or impacted by a renewable project or an associated transmission project. We are often brought into renewable energy projects to innovate, when traditional engagement approaches are proving ineffective and when fledgling social licence presents a real risk to project delivery.
Clients seek our services because we deliver the right insights and tailored approaches that turn community dynamics around and get results.
Here are 5 key reasons why you need to rethink engagement on your project.
Major regulation is coming.
Regulators are working on a rating scheme for renewable energy engagement - will you be ready?
Complex human frontline in regional areas.
People are concerned about what a shift to renewable energy will mean for their lifestyles, livelihoods and communities - we need to deliver meaningful benefits.
It is clear to us – from our work in rural and regional communities – that people want more of a stake in this once in a generation change that feels like it is occurring to them, rather than with them.
Find out how we implemented critical improvements to engagement practices for Australia's largest transmission line project - HumeLink.
Communities have multiple renewable and infrastructure projects impacting them and consulting with them.
Landowners are seeking greater coordination - often our landowner engagements prompt coordination with other renewable and infrastructure projects that are surrounding or will pass through a single property.
Cumulative impact is real.
Knowing where to apply nuance.
Communities have micro communities which require nuanced engagement approaches - we need greater understanding and preparation for engagement.
When we look at social impact rather than just regulatory engagement needs, we can identify more clearly the different community cohorts and what they need from a project to be effectively engaged.
Find out how we tailored engagement approaches for specific community cohorts and improved project outcomes for HumeLink.
Making benefits meaningful
Communities want more than one size fits all grants or sponsorships or being told what the benefits will be.
They are looking for facilitated opportunities to co-design their benefits and make them relevant and meaningful for their communities and their futures.
Find out how we co-designed benefits with the people who were most impacted to develop an industry leading mitigation approach for nearby landowners and for the overall project outcomes.
