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Mar 1, 2021 · Another prominent study is that of Thornton et al. (2003), which emphasises that SLO is more demanding than the legal licence because it results from social pressures coming from communities and environmental activists.
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Sep 26, 2023 · Social License (SLO): The Social License to Operate (SLO), or simply social license, refers to ongoing acceptance of a company or industry's standard business practices and operating procedures by ...
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Aug 30, 2014 · In extreme cases, the demands may take the form of extortion attempts. According to Thomson and Boutilier's model of the SLO, saying ‘no’ to such requests increases the company's credibility. Such refusal increases the company's social licence in the longer term.
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Aug 3, 2021 · The ‘social licence to operate’ (SLO) is an idea gaining traction across many areas—it is employed freely by industry, activists, commentators, and political leaders, and there have even been attempts to cite it in law. History of the social licence to operate.
Colorado residents protest hydraulic fracturing. (Photo: Flickr – Erie Rising) A social licence to operate (SLO) refers to the level of acceptance or approval by local communities and stakeholders of organisations and their operations. The concept has evolved fairly recently from the broader and more established notions of “corporate social ...
Aug 24, 2023 · Operating without a robust SLO can lead to long-term reputational damage, potential regulatory challenges, and decreasing trust among consumers and employees. While profits can be achieved in the short run, the lack of a solid SLO can risk future growth, stakeholder trust, and the ability to adapt to an ever-evolving socio-economic landscape.
