More than a checklist — the role of meaningful community engagement
The growth in interest is perhaps most evident in relation to climate and diversity, but there is a marked shift in the importance of sustainable business strategies and the impact on society. What was once looked upon as a philanthropic effort is now being recognized as a core component of a strong business model. The challenge is that environmental and governance measures are well articulated in the industry, while social measures—that is, a company’s ability to manage their relationship with all stakeholders—remain harder to define.
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Chelsie Klassen
Global Director, Community Engagement
Chelsie is Hatch’s global director, Community Engagement. With expertise in Indigenous collaboration, community engagement, issues management, and communications, Chelsie works to ensure that feedback from her stakeholders is considered in the development of major projects and that cultural traditions are respected and stakeholder impacts are mitigated or minimized.