O Trade is a leading Canadian socio-economic development firm that specializes in designing and implementing strategic ESG and sustainability solutions. Our goal is to foster collaboration with communities, investors, local governments, and stakeholders and create innovative solutions that deliver value and ensure socio-economic benefits. We believe that respect and collaboration are the keys to the success of our projects, and we are committed to pursuing productivity and sustainable development.
Our areas of expertise include social and risk assessment, solutions and implementation, evaluation and monitoring, and training. Specifically, we offer the following:
· Social and risk assessments include ESG 360 rapid assessment, social impact assessment (SIA), and human rights considerations throughout the project lifecycle, including exploration, operation, and closure. Lately we expanded to TASR – Tailings Area of Social Risk
· Solutions and implementation, such as stakeholder engagement, socio-economic inclusion for employment and supply chains, and information disclosure.
· Evaluation and monitoring, ensuring compliance with international standards such as IFC, EBRC, GISTM, and TSM.
· Training, building internal capacity for management and staff and providing a common understanding of external stakeholders, including local governments and investors.
At O Trade, we are committed to helping industries achieve their goals while positively impacting society. We accomplish this by creating innovative solutions and promoting socio-economic progress through ESG practices and social engagement.
