Social Impact

With rising regulatory standards and ever-increasing social scrutiny, your project needs expertise in social impact. Project Leads face disjointed teams pulled together to meet public relations, Indigenous relations, and local community needs. Communicating between teams and contractors while trying to prevent workflow bottlenecks becomes a job on its own. DHIR does it different. Just one team working together on everything. We don’t work in silos, so our approach stays comprehensive and informed. We give you one point of contact and manage the workflow ourselves. And having worked in the energy and environmental industries ourselves, we already speak your language.

Services

Social Impact Assessments

We conduct thorough Social Impact Assessments that delve into the potential effects of projects on local communities and stakeholders. Our process involves analyzing social dynamics, identifying key risks, and engaging with community members to ensure their voices are heard. By understanding the intricate relationships within the community, we help organizations create actionable strategies that maximize positive impacts while mitigating any adverse effects. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where project outcomes align with community aspirations and well-being.

Environmental Assessment support

We provide comprehensive support for Environmental Assessments, ensuring organizations comply with regulatory requirements while thoroughly evaluating the potential social impacts of their projects. Our team works closely with clients to conduct in-depth analyses, identifying key risks and perceptions, and developing effective mitigation strategies.

Gender-Based Assessment and Action Plans

Our Gender-Based Assessment services focus on uncovering the unique impacts of projects on different genders, particularly marginalized groups. We utilize a holistic approach that combines data analysis and community engagement to identify disparities and opportunities for empowerment. With the insights gained, we develop tailored action plans aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusivity and sustainable development for your project or organization.

Impact Assessments for Indigenous Communities

We work alongside Indigenous communities to assess potential impacts posed by a project, improving communications on either side so that community voices are heard and also understood. We then provide realistic recommendations for mitigation and preventative measures that get to the heart of people’s concerns.

Surveys and Perception Studies

Our community research empowers clients to make evidence-based decisions that enhance project effectiveness and foster positive relationships with the communities they serve. Through varied engagement strategies we gather the necessary information on community needs and perceptions regarding projects or initiatives. By analyzing this information, we help organizations identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, ensuring that engagement strategies are informed by the voices of those affected.