What steps does your organization take to gain insight into the perspectives of affected communities that are particularly vulnerable or marginalized, including specific groups such as women and girls?
CSRD
This indicator requires you to disclose, where applicable, the steps your organization takes to understand the perspectives of affected communities that may be particularly vulnerable to impacts and/or marginalized. Your disclosure should include:
Identification of Vulnerable Groups:
Specify which specific groups within affected communities are considered particularly vulnerable, such as:
Women and girls.
Indigenous peoples.
Migrant communities.
Low-income or marginalized groups.
Communities facing environmental or economic displacement.
Engagement Methods:
Describe the specific steps taken to gain insight into their perspectives, such as:
Targeted consultations with vulnerable groups.
Engagement with local representatives, NGOs, or human rights organizations.
Culturally appropriate mechanisms (e.g., using local languages, women-only discussion spaces).
Community-led impact assessments to understand risks and concerns.
Application of Insights:
Explain how these insights inform decision-making and contribute to:
Preventing or mitigating risks specific to vulnerable communities.
Strengthening policies or programs to protect and empower marginalized groups.
Ensuring inclusive and equitable community engagement.
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S3-2 - Processes for engaging with affected communities about impacts
- How do the perspectives of affected communities inform your management of actual and potential impacts? Please describe whether engagement occurs directly with communities, their legitimate representatives, or credible proxies, including the stages, types, and frequency of this engagement; identify the function and most senior role responsible for ensuring effective engagement and integrating its outcomes; and explain how you assess the effectiveness of these engagement efforts, including any resulting agreements or outcomes.
- How does your organization ensure respect for the rights of indigenous peoples in its stakeholder engagement approach? Please explain how you address their right to free, prior and informed consent regarding: • Their cultural, intellectual, religious, and spiritual property; • Activities affecting their lands and territories; and • Legislative or administrative measures impacting them. Also, describe whether and how indigenous peoples have been consulted on the design, nature, and timing of the engagement process.
- Do you have a general process in place for engaging with affected communities? If not, please confirm its absence and provide a planned timeframe for establishing such a process.