Bold leadership will steer us into the future

Posted by Martin Doble

The world in 1955, when Hatch was founded, was a very different place than it is today. The past sixty-five years have brought tremendous shifts to our way of life, especially for those in the developed world. We have grown used to a comfortable way of living that’s defined by easy access to energy, clean […]

Transforming how we think about food

Posted by Mike Fedoroff

There are many things in life we take for granted, but food should not be one of them. As global populations continue to grow and are estimated to exceed nine billion by the year 2050, we need to answer the question of how the earth will provide enough food to feed us all. What is […]

Overcoming obstacles to find opportunities in climate change

Posted by Susan McGeachie

Climate change is one of the world’s toughest problems. On one side is how the drivers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions—whether they’re policy changes, technological advancements, or shifting access to capital—will affect our economic performance. The second is that, if these drivers aren’t successful in delivering the required level of emission reductions, we’re going […]

Local community development is changing the future of our industries

Posted by Craig Simmer

Companies are formally starting to think about and change how they impact the world around them. As business we are recognizing that the long-term health of our industries is directly tied to our support of our people, local communities, and the environment. It’s uniting in the pursuit of sustainable development that underlinesour goal of positive […]

More than a checklist—the role of meaningful community engagement

Posted by Chelsie Klassen

There’s increased interest and a rising trend of businesses starting to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues around the globe. Companies involved in the metals and mining, energy, and infrastructure industries in particular have the potential to improve environmental risk, advance community development, and generate revenue in the areas in which they operate. More […]

Unlocking a sustainable energy mix with nuclear

Posted by Amar Jolly

⮞ Learn more about nuclear expertise at Hatch Beyond overcoming a global pandemic, some of the major issues facing the world today include energy inequality, urbanization, and perhaps the biggest one—climate change. They all share one thing in common: a need for access to sustainable and reliable power. When it comes to tackling these unquestionable […]

The world is changing—and so is the role of advisory

Posted by Markus Rebmann

Today’s world is riddled with highly complex and intricate systems, critical for the safe and efficient operation of industries and our world. Our clients are continually working to improve the performance of their businesses at all levels. One of the keys issues they are facing is the pace of change combined with the fact that […]

Urban planning with holistic problem-solving in mind

Posted by Lauren Newby

By 2030, the global population is projected to reach 8.5 billion1 and by 2050, 7 billion people will live in urban areas2. The impact of this on our cities and urban spaces is and will be huge, complex, and multifaceted as cities and urban agglomerations balance everything from living standards to transportation, food, access to […]

On the path to digitalization—how the mining industry is adapting to change

Posted by Jeanne Els

New high-grade ore deposits are getting harder to access. Mines are getting deeper, in increasingly inaccessible locations, requiring more complex operations. And further, companies are having to recruit from a workforce that’s less accepting of remote work sites. Faced with an aging workforce, the industry is finding it challenging to recruit new, young talent who […]