Typical situation no. 35
A fund has taken a stake in a 100 MW data center project. A petition against the project gathered 3,000 signatures in two weeks, and a residents' group is getting organised. The investment committee is asking for a risk assessment.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Local opposition can delay permits, lead to legal challenges and weigh on the decisions of elected officials.
- Project developers often downplay the issue.
- The fund needs to know whether and how to step in without exposing itself publicly.
WHAT WE DO
- Analysis of the mobilisation: actors, arguments, political and media channels.
- Assessment of the possible impact on procedures and the schedule.
- Review of the developer's communication and consultation strategy.
- Recommendations to the fund and the developer.
WHAT YOU GET
- A stakeholder map.
- A risk assessment with scenarios.
- A consultation and communication action plan.
Typical format: Two-week diagnostic, followed by ongoing support if needed. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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