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In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Dean Slocum, Founder & President of Acorn International, Acorn delivers the expertise that global businesses need to thrive in high-risk environments amidst community opposition, environmental liabilities, and shareholder activism. Dean is a leading consultant to international extractive industries for social, environmental, and sustainable development management. He has 30 years of experience in social and environmental assessment and performance improvement programs for industries, investors, and governments worldwide. Among his international recognitions is selection by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) to be editor and committee chair of a 2009 publication on environmental, health, safety, and social management best practices for the international oil and gas industry and a 2010-2011 SPE Distinguished Lecturer on The Next Generation of Stakeholder Engagement.
Listen as Amanda and Dean share an Environmental Justice (EJ) 101 lesson with our listeners. The concept of EJ emerged 30 years ago, but it is a new topic to many. Collectively, we are learning how to implement EJ in ways that move corporations forward. Getting the efforts right can help current and future success. Dean discusses why EJ has recently become more prominent, three factors to ensure the energy transition happens, and the relationship between EJ and social license to operate. This work may feel daunting at first, so Dean offers practical tips to companies beginning their EJ efforts.  
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Episode Resource Links
ISSUE 54: WHY THE ENERGY TRANSITION WILL FAIL WITHOUT GOOD SOCIAL SCIENCE
EJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool | US EPA
Explore the map - Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool (geoplatform.gov)
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Environmental Justice and Congressional Leaders, Advocates Applaud the New Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool | CEQ | The White House