About Brawn Social License Framework.
"There is no plan B, because there is no planet B"
Important
While fulfilling our mission to lead the energy transition, Brawn is committed to being an active partner in the communities and environments in which we are present. We recognise the unique landscapes that we operate in and the importance of working with communities to build trust and confidence in our stakeholders along the way.
Brawn social license framework is based on key pillars of expertise. Each pillar is interrelated and allows the highest quality and most investible projects to be realised and managed well into the future.
Acknowledgement
of Country.
Brawn acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Nation’s first people and recognises their traditional relationship with Country. As an energy company, we acknowledge the importance of respecting and nurturing the environment. We are committed to working in harmony with Indigenous communities and honouring their traditional knowledge in our pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
Brawn is dedicated to promoting reconciliation, understanding, and collaboration with Indigenous peoples. We are grateful for the opportunity to operate on this land and strive to uphold the values of respect, integrity and environmental stewardship in our endeavours.
How will it be used?
The framework will be used as a dynamic tool to guide our approach to responsible business practices, shaping our interactions with stakeholders, and strengthening our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility in renewable energy.
Project Development
Informs decision-making processes during project planning to include social factors, address community concerns, and garner support.
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Fosters relationships, gathers feedback, and ensures meaningful impact.
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We identify and mitigate risks related to community opposition and compliance.
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We identify and mitigate risks related to community opposition and compliance.
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We identify and mitigate risks related to community opposition and compliance.
How it works
The Social License Framework is a roadmap for leaders and managers to drive social impact across all parts of the business, whether that be minor projects to overall strategy. It aims to drive consistency in everything we do, no matter how big or small. It consists of three key components:
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Social Sentiment: Reflects the community's attitudes, opinions, and level of acceptance of a project.
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Implementation Tools: Access essential resources for effective engagement.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Evaluate and refine social impact initiatives.
By navigating through these steps, the framework aligns with the users social impact objectives, providing tailored social, economic and environmental impact initiatives according to the level of impact appropriate to the situation.
Social Sentiment
Underpinning the utilisation of the Social License Framework, is community sentiment, perceptions and level of acceptance of a project.
The objectives aim to:
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Focus Brawn's approach to social license to make sure initiatives are specific, achievable and measurable.
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Strengthen initiatives by identifying opportunities and recognising assets.
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Measure how well the initiatives work, assess impact, and find opportunities to improve.
Implementation Tools
These tools will be used to optimise the social impact potential of business activities and services. The framework is not exhaustive and is intended to provide a guide of activities and initiatives to deliver social impact.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The framework is overseen by a continuous process of monitoring and evaluation. This process is categorised according to the three impact types – social, economic, and environmental – and offers a variety of methods that can be used individually or concurrently to measure the effectiveness of initiatives and track progress towards achieving our desired goals.
Social License Framework
SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Brawn manages assets across rural and urban areas in developed and developing economies. Increasing the capacity of renewable energy – thus displacing fossil fuels – leads to reduced air pollution and health risks. Grid-scale BESS are an important tool to enhance power system flexibility and enable a higher level of renewable energy integration. To ensure the quality and longevity of assets, Brawn obtains equipment mainly from Tier 1 suppliers. When purchasing operational projects, Brawn's strategy includes retrofitting and upgrading equipment to preserve efficiency in electricity generation.
Targets Supported:
7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services.
7.2 By 2030, substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
7.A By 2030, promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology.
SDGs
Maybe having an interactive section where the users can click each SDG to see how Brawn contributes to them? (each SDG information in the comments below)
ESG TIMELINE
Founded in 2015
Joined PRI and AIGCC
2015
Climate Risk into Investment Processes
ESG Stakeholder Engagement Processes
Collected direct emissions and waste data for the first time
Revised Key Policies and Processes
Integrated emission, water and waste data collection
Net Zero Goal
2021
Annual compliance training
2023
Published the first TCFD report
Updated ESG and Responsible Investment Policy in line with Materiality
2024
Anti-modern slavery engagement Processes
ESG Training for key teams
2025
Flexible Remote Working Policy
2050
VOLUNTEERING
We have been running a paid volunteering days initiative since 2024 in support our employees participating in volunteering activities twice a year.
2 PAID VOLUNTEERING
DAYS ANNUALLY.
Along with that, we launched a Donation Matching policy to support causes dear to our hearts.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We seek to create positive experiences for local communities wherever possible. So far, we have installed bus stop lighting adjacent to a project and have employed staff from a senior community employment center land upkeep work across 2 projects. We are actively on the lookout for ways to incorporate community benefits into our investments.
The future of social impact at Brawn
At Brawn, we understand the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration with our stakeholders. Through regular reviews, surveys, focus groups, and consultations, we gather feedback to refine our strategies and ensure alignment with community needs.
Our commitment to continuous improvement in social license practices underscores our dedication to fostering sustainable relationships and creating shared value.
With our Social License Framework, we aim to demonstrate responsible business practices, environment stewardship, and meaningful community engagement, contributing to a better energy future for all.