WHAT WE DO

We offer expert insight and consulting services

The Long View Consulting offers expert insight and consulting services on sustainability matters to clients of all shapes and sizes.

Our deep expertise and experience informs our strategy, policy development and practical advice on environment, social, governance (ESG) and sustainable development issues.

We offer strategic counsel which integrates knowledge and understanding across the spectrum of environmental, social, community relations and reputation management disciplines.

We specialise in working with boards and senior executives of diverse organisations to develop sustainable development strategies and ESG policies which are practical and measurable.

From a Board’s and senior executive’s point of view – we work with you to lead and manage risks associated with sustainability.

We review sustainable development strategies, develop and evaluate associated programs and measure the impacts.

We facilitate meetings, which bring together diverse stakeholders to develop measureable outcomes on challenging resource management issues.

We work with organisations to develop stakeholder engagement strategies in challenging geographical and cultural contexts.

Manage the risks associated with sustainable development and social issues

Our clients are organisations of all shapes and sizes. Whether your organisation is an ASX or LSE listed company, a mid-tier firm looking for competitive advantage, a forward-thinking small business, an issue driven non-governmental organisation (NGO) or government or industry body – our insight, expertise and services on environmental, social, governance and sustainability matters, can deliver smart strategy, policy and action.

We will partner and work in consultation with business, industry and the public sector to develop, co-design and co-deliver sustainable development solutions.

Our clients include:

  • Top-tier resources companies
  • Mid-tier firms
  • Small businesses
  • Private equity
  • Industry associations
  • International not for profit/civil society
  • Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
  • Other consulting firms (as associates)

We are based in Australia and have a global reach.

Some of the countries we have worked in:

  • Australia
  • Asia – Indonesia, Myanmar, China
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Africa – South Africa, Botswana, Zambia
  • North America and Canada
  • South America – Colombia

Our strategic thinking and work can be applied in a range of geographical and cultural contexts. We work to understand business, civil society, and community perspectives.

We are equally comfortable at the boardroom table and with senior executives, on-site at your operations, collaborating with your stakeholders, or on your front-line talking to your community, customers and critics.

We have a network of associates who can provide specialist strategy, technical, engineering, and communications services.

Our associates are experts in their respective specialties. We come together to offer comprehensive services for your organisation’s sustainability challenges.

Our Services

Strategy, Policy Development, Planning Implementation & Review

  • Develop sustainability and ESG policy, strategy and implementation plans and measure impacts of activity

  • Link strategy, engagement and measurement to Sustainability and ESG reports

  • Plan and deliver effective and measurable stakeholder engagement and community relations strategy and plans for sensitive issues

  • Provide strategic counsel to boards and senior executives

  • Counsel investment and acquisition teams – on environment, community and sustainable development risks

  • Undertake peer reviews and due-diligence work on sustainable development issues

Issues & Risk Management

  • Issues management – anticipating and mitigating issues

  • Collaborate with clients to develop strategies for complex sustainability and ESG issues

  • Develop strategic approaches for multi-faceted community and stakeholder issues

  • Provide insight, business perspective and specialist advice for organizations, government and NGOs on sustainability matters

  • Manage supply chain issues relating to the resources sector across the globe, including working with mining companies, NGOs and industry associations

Issues & Risk Management

Design approaches to address specific strategic risks. For example:

  • Biodiversity management in sensitive areas

  • Water issues related to environmental and social impacts

  • Human rights, corruption and bribery

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Community development and climate change challenges

Facilitation & Engagement

  • Lead and facilitate multi-dialogue processes with Government, NGOs and other stakeholders on a range of projects across the globe

  • Facilitate business planning for environment, community, and sustainable development

  • Facilitate strategy development and implementation plans sessions for clients

  • Coaching on sustainability issues

  • Identifying resource needs to meet sustainability challenges