The Role of Business in Building Sustainable Communities

Some companies overlook the power of community engagement. Here’s how Kinross Gold Corporation transforms its global operations into responsible actions that benefit its people and business. In this episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, our special guest, Dominic Channer (Vice President for Community Relations), shares how the company effectively manages relationships with indigenous and local communities across six vastly different regions, from Morocco’s Sahara Desert to Alaska’s remote wilderness. Discover how Kinross builds trust through early engagement, formal agreements, and tailored strategies that protect traditional livelihoods like indigenous hunting and water use, all while navigating cultural and geographical complexities. Host Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, also discusses with Dominic the importance of building local partnerships with governments and communities to advance social progress before, during, and after the project ends, ensuring full sustainability. They also talk about responsible mining and how to build long-term positive impact. Please follow and rate our show! Explore our work at https://www.socialprogress.org/Interested in the Social Progress Index? Learn more. Help us advance social progress across the world! Your donation makes a huge difference to us. Donate now! Want the full story? Subscribe to our newsletter!