Social license · SR Reset
Social license to operate management
Design a strategy for legitimacy and trust within the territory. Connect participation, commitments and operational consistency to sustain relationships.
Discuss my projectThe problem
A legal permit allows a start. Social legitimacy allows continuity.
An operation can meet formal requirements and still lose trust because of how it communicates, responds, or distributes perceived impacts.
Social license changes with context. It is not a one-time approval but a relationship that must be read and managed.
How we solve it
Social architecture built as a working system.
Baseline
Perceptions, expectations, history, and trust signals.
Consistency
Alignment across claims, decisions, and operating conduct.
Participation
Channels, listening, and response to concerns.
Monitoring
Indicators, alerts, and strategic adaptation.
Execution
The RESET Method applied to SR Reset.
Frequently asked questions
Before defining the scope.
Is this a license issued by an authority?
No. It is a concept of legitimacy and social acceptance; it does not replace any legal, environmental, or administrative permit.
How is it measured?
Through context-specific indicators such as trust, acceptance, conflict, participation, and commitment delivery.
Can it be guaranteed?
No. Legitimacy depends on actors and dynamics no organization controls; it can, however, be managed with discipline and evidence.
How does it relate to social risk?
Loss of legitimacy can increase conflict, delay, and reputational exposure, making it part of preventive social-risk management.
Next step
Does your operation have both permission and legitimacy?
Tell us about the social, territorial, or organizational context. We will review stakeholders, risks, and objectives before proposing an intervention.
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