Corporate

Our clients, often extractive industries, seek to maximise the positive benefits that can accrue from their investments to society.

· Analysis: we provide social impact assessments, social audits and monitoring and evaluation services. As independent studies, they allow companies to provide guarantees and transparency in terms of the investments made and the expected benefits to local communities.

· Coaching and human resources: we provide coaching and training sessions for social and outreach teams.

· Consultation: we are able to rapidly deploy multi-disciplinary teams to help companies engage with the public transparently, and according to IFC and other international standards. We also offer community perception service.

“The work of Channel Research has greatly contributed to our Community Relations Strategy and its implementation in our Mount Koniambo project. In fact, beyond the strategy development, Channel Research’s personnel directly and concretely participated in its implementation and in the development of durable relationships of trust with the local communities. The approach, both human and respectful of the populations, and advice given to the Koniambo project managers, facilitated a mutual understanding of the project’s various stakeholders. In addition, Channel Research was able to work as one team together with a great number of specialized outfits specialized in Social and Environmental Impact Assessments.”

Michel Rioux, President of Koniambo Nickel – SAS Xstrata Nickel, New Caledonia

“Channel Research has become more than a consultant for Tenke Fungurume Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are in the true sense of the word a partner and share in our difficulties and ultimately our success. Their dedication to our project is gratifying and should be considered a model for the way we work with consultants throughout the company. We have been impressed with the way in which they have integrated themselves into our social programs and become a member of the Fungurume community.”

Rick Gittleman, Senior Vice President – Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Africa