Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0021
It is an effective process to help create and implement your sustainable
development policies, to make sure a company’s presence accords with your
neighbors’ own aspirations and best interests.
The SEAT process is divided into seven steps, with each step supported by a number of tools:
(1) Profile the operation and the host community;
(2) Engage with stakeholders;
(3) Assess and prioritise impacts and issues;
(4) Improve social performance management—how we interactwith our stakeholders;
(5) Deliver enhanced socio-economic benefits to hostcommunities;
(6) Develop a social management plan;
(7) Prepare a SEAT report and feedback to stakeholders
Impact goal: Social impact, Local rejuvenation
Internal/external: Internal
Leader: Anglo American
Method: Surveys, Observation, Focus groups, Theory of change
Output format: Qualitative only
Scale: Meso
Sourcing: Self driven, Proprietary in house
Time frame: Prospective
Type: Case study
Used in sectors: Charity, Social enterprises, Developed countries
Who: Third sector
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