Richard Kent is the Director and Principal of RJ Kent Consulting Ltd., with over 17 years of experience working with non-profit organisations and international NGOs, industry and multilateral institutions at the intersection of natural resources, energy transition, infrastructure, sustainable finance, responsible mining and sourcing of minerals, to address the human rights, social, and environmental impacts of these sectors.
RJ Kent Consulting helps organisations develop human rights risk management systems, to identify, mitigate and account for human rights, social, and environmental risks associated with complex projects, operations and global value chains.
Experience
Professional Experience
His work includes research and investigations, human rights due diligence around mining, infrastructure, and energy projects. Multi-stakeholder engagement and political risk analysis. He has 17 years experience working on natural resource governance and complex value chains.
Richard works on projects with complex social impacts that require extensive consultation and mediation with local community organisations in challenging operating environments.
Specialist Knowledge
Areas of Expertise
- Human Rights Due Diligence and Assessments
- Responsible Mining and Mineral Supply Chains
- Energy Transition and Critical Minerals
- Stakeholder Engagement and Mediation
- Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investment
Approach
Independent Advisory Approach
RJ Kent Consulting provides independent specialist expertise to support organisations seeking practical solutions to complex business and human rights challenges