Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects

Introduction

Organizations operating in the energy, oil and gas, and major project sectors face increasing scrutiny from communities, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. Beyond regulatory approvals and technical excellence, project success increasingly depends on securing public confidence, managing social impacts, addressing stakeholder concerns, and demonstrating responsible ESG performance. Failure to maintain stakeholder trust can result in project delays, reputational damage, increased costs, and operational disruption, making Social Licence to Operate a strategic business priority.

This Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects training course provides practical insights into managing stakeholder expectations, assessing social risks, building community trust, and integrating social performance into project governance. It supports professionals in strengthening organizational credibility, improving stakeholder relationships, enhancing sustainability outcomes, and establishing the foundations for long-term project success and resilience.

Key focus areas of this Social Licence to Operate for Energy, Oil & Gas & Major Projects training course include:

• Understanding Social Licence principles and their impact on project performance
• Identifying and managing social risks across project lifecycles
• Assessing stakeholder expectations and community impacts
• Building trust, shared value, and sustainable stakeholder relationships
• Protecting organizational reputation and managing stakeholder conflicts
• Integrating ESG, sustainability, and governance practices into Social Licence strategies