RESEARCH, Due Diligence & Strategy SERVICES

SDSG experts are here to support the efforts of civil society organizations, aid agencies, government ministries, philanthropic foundations and impact investors to embed human rights and social and environmental sustainability in your work. We perform consultancies exclusively to further our mission and for the public good. We have teams of researchers and advisors with expertise in:

• Social and political risk assessment.

• Due diligence and analysis of legislation related to mining, renewable energy, the environment, community benefit sharing agreements, Indigenous rights and implementation of best practice international standards related to natural resources.

• Decarbonization of commodity value chains and sustainable procurement.

• Grievance mechanisms and the right to justice.

• Impact strategy for philanthropies and impact investors.

  Clients have included companies, private foundations, civil society organizations, governments, aid agencies, UN bodies and international forums.

CAPACITY BUILDING, teaching & FACILITATION SERVICES

Training, education and awareness building are essential to the sustainable development movement. SDSG provides tailored training courses, capacity building, facilitation and mentoring services for governments, impact investors, philanthropies, companies, communities, and multi-stakeholder forums. We teach at universities and assist the development of curriculum on sustainable development of natural resources and related good governance practices.

PUBLIC SPEAKERS & KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

SDSG experts are regular Keynote presenters and panelists at international, national, and local forums on sustainable development topics. We want your audience to learn about the cutting edge of sustainability issues and empower them to take action.