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Engaging stakeholders during project development is a “thing”? (Yes, it is.)

Yes it is. And Sabrina Dias, Founder and CEO of SOOP Strategies Inc., will explain why… When a project team arrives, stakes ground, and begins developing a project it can be assumed that the project also comes with a model of development based on economic growth, a western idea of development, capitalism, market economies, efficiency […]

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GRI 14: Mining Sector 2024 – A Quick Overview

GRI published a new Standard last week, specifically for the extractives sector: GRI 14: Mining Sector 2024. Here, we give a quick overview of the new Standard including when it takes effect, and what it means for your sustainability reporting. Q: When does this Standard take effect? A: This new Standard takes effect on January […]

February 12, 2024

Preparing for the Sustainability Reporting Season

It’s that time again. At many companies, the (sometimes painful) process of sustainability reporting is about to begin, if it hasn’t already. To make this process as smooth as possible, it is wise to get your “house” in order; to identify your wants and needs for this reporting year and decide on the key messages […]

November 16, 2023

Question: “Is ESG a woke scam?”

In a recent conversation with Sabrina Dias, SOOP’s Founder and CEO, she brought up an interesting viewpoint that has been rumbling around out there for a while now: namely, that ESG (environmental, social and governance issues) in the mining industry is nothing more than a scam perpetrated by environmentalists and left-wing groups to garner interest in their political […]

October 20, 2023

What is an ESG Assessment?

Last week, SOOP Strategies’ Sabrina Dias and Avi Inbar headed to Colorado Springs to deliver their Keynote Presentation at the 35th Gold Forum Americas. The Denver Gold Group (that hosts the Forums) commissioned SOOP to undertake an ESG Needs Assessment to identify key areas that would benefit from a focus on ESG. Sabrina provided an […]

September 25, 2023

Is There Gold in Computers and Cell Phones?

Is there really gold in computers and cell phones? There sure is. When we think of gold, many of us picture gold jewelry. And maybe gold bullion. Period. But the reality is that gold is used in many everyday objects all around us including computers and cell phones. The reason gold is used in your […]

September 15, 2023

How is Gold Used in Aircraft?

— and the Ever-Increasing Need for it The end of August is when the Canadian National Exhibition fair (also known as the CNE or the Ex) comes to Toronto at the Exhibition grounds bordering Lake Ontario. The fair signals the unofficial big and noisy end to the lazy fun-filled days of summer. It’s a rite […]

September 12, 2023

Meet SOOP Strategies team member Avi Inbar, VP Business Development

Q: How did your path lead you to SOOP Strategies?  A: My path was long and winding, but after years in security I was looking for something more meaningful. Following that, early on in my journey of discovery I met Sabrina, we connected and remained in touch for several years until an opportunity presented itself […]

August 24, 2023

Meet SOOP Strategies Team Member, Norma Vazquez, Principal – Stakeholder Engagement

Q: How did your path lead you to SOOP Strategies?  A: I moved to Toronto in the summer of 2014 and met Sabrina while starting to build my professional network. We connected immediately, both professionally and personally, and I think it was in 2016 that I joined her consultancy group and the fun started. Q: […]

August 10, 2023

Meet Sabrina Dias, SOOP Strategies Founder and CEO

Q: How did your path lead you to SOOP Strategies? A: I suppose my mom planted the seed in my brain early. She said when I was a teenager, “Hunny, the best thing you can do is work for yourself.” So it was always in the back of my mind that I would one day […]

Meet Our Newest SOOP Team Member: Alison Bell Ashley, Copywriter/Editor and Client Development

Q: How has your journey led you to SOOP Strategies? A: I have loved writing since as far back as I can remember. Even when we went on family holidays, I would document the most exciting bits in my little notebook. I’ve never lost my love of writing, even though it’s been relegated to a […]

Urgent Times

We are living in urgent times. Times when inequality, injustice, and the frailty of our human condition challenge us to look them unflinchingly in the eye every single day. These are times when we wake up every morning to tales of polarization, plague and existential crisis and fall asleep every night to the sounds of […]

Interview with Isometrix on the effects of COVID-19 on mining industry

Sabrina Dias, Founder and CEO, had the pleasure of chatting with Isometrix’s Beatrix Knopjes to share her observations and perspectives on the effect COVID-19 pandemic was having on the mining industry. As everyone says, these are unprecedented times. There is no blueprint for how to perceive, understand and respond to a global pandemic that has […]

Dear Younger Self…

Dear Younger Self, Always speak up. And yes, you already do this but do it more. Don’t quiet your voice because the teacher yelled at you. She is coddling the boys. You, Younger Self, have every right to shout out the answer just as the boys do and not get into trouble for being ‘out […]

December 5, 2018

Engaging stakeholders during project development is a “thing”? (Yes, it is.)

Yes it is. And Sabrina Dias, Founder and CEO of SOOP Strategies Inc., will explain why… When a project team arrives, stakes ground, and begins developing a project it can be assumed that the project also comes with a model of development based on economic growth, a western idea of development, capitalism, market economies, efficiency […]

December 4, 2018

How can you achieve better value from sustainability assurance?

We wanted to tackle a difficult question: How can the sustainability assurance process create value for your organization? In other words, how can you get value out of sustainability assurance beyond the benefits of fulfilling membership requirements and receiving accolades for performing well? These are questions that most professionals involved in the assurance process at […]

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