Developing a social impact assessment - a scoping exercise
Summary
The client requested technical support to scope a project identifying possible next steps to better understand their material social impacts of cotton production in Africa.
How we helped
Little Blue Research helped scope a social impact framework based on a detailed impact mapping exercise. The team also helped identify current data gaps and valuations for relevant social indicators.
Client description
Leading food and agriculture business
80,000+ employees
Case study details
Main service: Impact & dependency
Sector: Food, beverages, textiles and agriculture
Assessment location: Africa
Capital(s)
Challenges
• Identifying social impacts and dependencies of the cotton supply chain.
• Identifying inputs and projects that have a social impact across the supply chain.
Outcomes
• Detailed impact mapping for key impact areas of the cotton supply chain.
• Social impact data gap analysis summary.
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