Earning The Social Licence For Nuclear Operations

Abstract

In addition to safe nuclear operation, a critical component of earning the social licence is effective communication. This paper outlines development of a communications strategy contributing to overall utility operation and project goals through: 1) Relationships with employees, host communities and the general public that are transparent and honest; 2) Processes that effectively interconnect the internal and external communications; and 3) Organizational leadership models that support communication excellence.With strategic development of these three focus areas the nuclear operator will contribute to increased support of the operator’s own ‘licence to operate’ and of support for the nuclear industry as a whole.