Sustainability Briefing #6: Stakeholder participation in the context of Power-to-X

Green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) projects are likely to raise expectations, for example in terms of job creation, access to clean energy, water supply, capacity sharing and technology transfer. However, PtX projects are not always associated with positive impacts on a country's population. When planning and implementing a PtX project, early and continuous involvement of the affected communities helps the project to acquire and maintain a 'social licence to operate'. The sixth sustainability briefing illustrates the benefits of stakeholder participation using real-life examples. It outlines general steps for a stakeholder engagement process and provides recommendations for planning and implementing two-way communication.

The briefing is aimed at policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders looking for an introduction to stakeholder participation in the context of PtX.

More on key aspects of PtX sustainability

When designing green hydrogen and PtX value chains and policy frameworks, key elements of sustainability must be taken into account to ensure long-term positive impacts for all stakeholders involved. Our Sustainability Briefings shed light on environmental, social and economic development opportunities that must be considered for a successful market ramp-up. The briefings were developed in cooperation with experts from the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.