Acid test of Acceptability

Assess the current level of acceptability of the project using the acceptability acid test

The answers will provide you with information on the risks associated with acceptability, as well as tips on where to focus your attention.

Response scale (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = agree 5 = strongly agree)

1. How is the company perceived in the local community?

Our company/project team has so far performed reliably and delivered on its promises to local and other stakeholders

2. Is there a general sense of support for the project within the community?

Local residents and stakeholders are well aware of the objectives of our project and its potential impact

3. Do you feel that the project team is transparent about their activities and decisions? Are the engagement efforts of the project team sufficient and effective?

Our company and project management listen to internal feedback and concerns about project acceptability issues/risks

The project is prepared for long-term and high-quality interaction with local residents and stakeholders

4. Are the environmental and social impacts of the project being managed responsibly?

The management of the impacts of our project follows a mitigation hierarchy (avoid harm in the first instance, mitigate harm in the second instance, and, finally, compensate/ harm that cannot be avoided as a last resort)

The environmental impact assessment of our project will take into account impacts considered to be of local importance

Local residents and stakeholders can rely on our team to raise and actively communicate issues and changes in the project that affect them

5. Do you trust the project team to act in the best interest of the community?

Our project implementation approach can be flexible, if necessary, to meet local circumstances and wishes

Score: 0-19
Your are far from obtaining local acceptance. Prepare for project risks (e.g. delays, legal proceedings or project not being implemented). Actively invest in building acceptability to avoid risks materialising → Download the Green Transition Playbook and find means to improve local acceptability.

Score: 20-39
You have a degree of local tolerance, which is not the same as trust and acceoptance. Improve project acceptability by investing in a better understanding of the perspectives and needs of the local community and stakeholders → Download the Green Transition Playbook and get the tools to improve local acceptability.

Score: 40-59
You are on your way to becoming a good neighbour. Keep up the good work and learn more → Download the Green Transition Playbook and get the tools to improve local acceptability.

Score: 60-70
Well done! The project is well positioned to be owned and advocated for by the local community. Strengthen the partnership further. → Download the Green Transition Playbook and get the tools to improve local acceptance

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