Practical examples

The lessons learned and practical tools from the pilots and case studies below, provide insight into how various companies have meaningfully approached different dialogues with their stakeholders.

Stories of entrepreneurs

Companies active in meaningful stakeholder dialogue share their experiences.

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Pilots

The SER conducted four pilots with companies from various sectors and their stakeholders. The insights gained from these pilots have contributed to the tools, knowledge documents and training that help companies conduct a meaningful dialogue with their stakeholders.

Multi-stakeholder dialogue IRBC training production country

In this pilot (in Dutch), two Dutch companies collaborate with local NGOs and their suppliers to initiate and implement a training program at the factory level.

Multi-stakeholder dialogue double materiality analysis

In this pilot (in Dutch), a company conducts its double materiality analysis for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which is part of the EU sustainability reporting requirements.

Multi-stakeholder dialogue IRBC risks production country

In this pilot (in Dutch), five natural stone companies visit their suppliers in Rajasthan, India, and participate in a physical multi-stakeholder dialogue to address the most significant risks in their supply chain.

Digital worker survey and stakeholder dialogue

In this pilot (in Dutch), a company partners with an external service provider to conduct anonymous worker surveys at five supplier locations, focusing on working conditions.

Case studies

The case studies below provide practical examples of how companies from various sectors have entered into discussions with their stakeholders. These studies are in Dutch, unless otherwise indicated.