The idea of a “social license to operate” is not a new concept. However, much focus has been on establishing such a concept in the early stages of development. What is now emerging is the need to obtain and maintain a social license at later stages of a project—at decommissioning and beyond. The complete paper highlights some of the challenges in maintaining a social license to operate during the decommissioning process.
Defining Social License to Operate
This term refers to the ongoing acceptance of a project, company, or industry by its stakeholders.
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