Our Services
Practical, people-centred advisory across the full spectrum of social and environmental risk, from due diligence and impact assessment to land, labour, gender and responsible sourcing.
Our Areas of Support
Each project presents unique challenges. Our expertise and field experience guide you through these complexities, enhancing systems, mitigating risks, and achieving practical, sustainable results.
Our services span the full range of social and environmental risk from due diligence and impact assessment through to labour, gender, land and responsible sourcing. View the full range below.
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Social & Environmental Due Diligence
Lender-aligned social and environmental due diligence support for transactions, investments, portfolio reviews and complex projects across a range of sectors and operating contexts.
Social and environmental due diligence (ESDD)
On-site appraisals and supervision visits
ESAP development and monitoring
Lender supervision and compliance support
Social Strata provides lender-aligned social and environmental advisory support for transactions, investments and complex projects. We help companies, investors and developers identify and assess key social and environmental risks, evaluate alignment with international standards and develop practical actions to strengthen project performance, manage risks responsibly and support sustainable project delivery.
Social & Environmental Impact Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement
Supporting projects and organisations to identify, assess and manage social, environmental and stakeholder-related risks and impacts through the ESIA process and broader project lifecycle.
Socio-economic baseline studies and social impact assessments
Stakeholder mapping, consultation and engagement
Social management and mitigation plans
Social performance monitoring and reporting support
Social Strata supports projects and organisations to identify, assess and manage social and environmental risks, stakeholder concerns and community relations as part of the ESIA process and broader project lifecycle. Our work combines impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and management planning to help clients strengthen project design, reduce risks, support regulatory and lender compliance, and deliver more responsible and sustainable development outcomes.
Labour & Working Conditions
Supporting companies and projects to strengthen workforce management and address labour-related risks in alignment with international standards and good international industry practice.
Labour management systems and procedures
Worker grievance mechanisms
Contractor and workforce oversight
Recruitment and modern slavery risk management
Social Strata supports companies, projects and supply chains to strengthen labour management systems, improve worker welfare and manage workforce-related risks in alignment with international standards. Our work helps clients strengthen oversight across direct operations, contractors and supply chains through practical support on labour systems, grievance mechanisms, recruitment due diligence and modern slavery risk management.
Gender, Inclusion & Safeguarding
Supporting companies and projects to identify and manage gender, inclusion and safeguarding risks in alignment with international standards and stakeholder expectations.
Gender assessments and Gender Action Plans
GBV, SEA/SH and safeguarding risk assessment and mitigation planning
Gender-responsive and survivor-centred grievance mechanisms
Safeguarding training, awareness and capacity-building programmes
Social Strata supports companies, developers and projects to strengthen inclusive, equitable and safe project outcomes across workforce, community and stakeholder interfaces.
Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients identify and manage gender and safeguarding risks, strengthen institutional capacity, support vulnerable and at-risk groups, and develop effective systems for prevention, response and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients identify and manage gender and safeguarding risks, strengthen institutional capacity, support vulnerable and at-risk groups, and develop effective systems for prevention, response and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Land, Livelihoods & Resettlement
Supporting projects and organisations to identify and manage land acquisition, resettlement and livelihood risks in alignment with international standards and stakeholder expectations.
Land access and socio-economic baseline studies
Stakeholder consultation, community engagement and grievance management
Land acquisition and resettlement planning
Livelihood restoration, implementation support and community resilience measures
Social Strata supports companies, developers and projects to manage complex land acquisition, economic displacement and livelihood restoration processes across a range of sectors and operating contexts. Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients reduce risks, strengthen stakeholder relationships, support affected and vulnerable communities, and deliver responsible land access, resettlement and livelihood restoration outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
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Supply Chain & Responsible Sourcing
Supporting companies and projects to identify and manage supply chain, labour and responsible sourcing risks in alignment with international standards and lender expectations.
Supplier mapping, risk screening and due diligence
Ethical recruitment, labour standards and modern slavery risk management
Contractor, subcontractor and supplier oversight frameworks
Supply chain monitoring, compliance and corrective action systems
Social Strata supports companies, developers and projects to strengthen responsible sourcing practices and manage environmental, social and labour risks across supply chains and contractor networks.
Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients improve supply chain visibility, strengthen supplier and contractor management systems, reduce operational and reputational risks, and support responsible sourcing outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients improve supply chain visibility, strengthen supplier and contractor management systems, reduce operational and reputational risks, and support responsible sourcing outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
Policy, Systems & Standards Review
Supporting companies and projects to review and strengthen organisational systems, governance frameworks and standards alignment in line with international good practice and lender expectations.
Labour management systems and procedures
Worker grievance mechanisms
Contractor and workforce oversight
Recruitment and modern slavery risk management
Social Strata supports companies, developers and projects to strengthen organisational systems, governance structures and sustainability performance across a range of sectors and operating contexts. Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients identify gaps, improve procedural and management systems, strengthen institutional capacity, and support alignment with lender requirements, international standards and sustainability frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
Social Audits & Assurance
Social Audits & Assurance
Our work combines practical implementation experience with internationally aligned approaches to help clients strengthen management and supply chain oversight systems, improve performance across operations, contractors and suppliers, address gaps through corrective actions, and support continuous improvement over time.