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ABOUT 

At Responsible Resource Partnerships Inc., we believe strong projects start with strong relationships. We help resource companies, investors, and communities work together in ways that honour rights, align with international norms, and create lasting value for everyone involved. With a focus on trust, transparency, and practical standards implementation, we support the development of resource projects that are resilient, socially grounded, and built to succeed over generations.

founder and principal

Sarah has built her career at the intersection of people, systems, and sustainable development. With a deep commitment to inclusion, she has long believed that resilient societies and economies are built when people’s rights and wellbeing are centered in decision-making.


She began her professional life in broadcasting understanding the role of storytelling in affecting positive social change.  After five years, she returned to studies to obtain a Master’s in Social Work after which she spent fifteen years working in child welfare. There, she gained firsthand insight into systemic and structural inequities that lead to the disproportionate over representation of Indigenous and Black children and youth in foster care.


Seeking to address those structural barriers to equitable socio-economic outcomes, Sarah returned to studies again to get an MBA following which she volunteered with the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association in Northern Ontario as a Communications and Advocacy Aide.  Sarah is grateful to the ABPA's generosity in inviting her to ally with them and learn about various members perspectives on rights-based resource and socio-economic development. 


In 2022, Sarah joined BMO Global Asset Management to lead the development of a new program to manage inequality related risks across investment portfolios.  Sarah honed in on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and international human rights laws and conventions as the standard and benchmarks for driving the change we all need for a more equitable and sustainable future.  She received special mention by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment in 2024 for her work.  


Recognizing the expanding and urgent need for skilled and tailored approaches that build trust, uphold human and Indigenous rights, reduce conflict, and enhance project certainty, Sarah founded Responsible Resource Partnerships Inc. in 2025.

Our Services

At Responsible Resource Partnerships Inc., we help companies, investors, and communities design and implement rights-respecting project frameworks that enhance certainty, reduce social risk, and strengthen long-term value. Our work supports the development of trust-based, standards-aligned partnerships, ensuring that project planning and execution meaningfully integrate Indigenous perspectives, community priorities, and international expectations for responsible development.


We also assist clients in strengthening governance, risk management, and social-performance systems, while advancing inclusive economic participation and resilient local development. With a unique blend of frontline social-impact experience, investor insight, and deep engagement with Indigenous and community partners, we help organizations place people at the centre of business activities—creating projects that are more resilient, more equitable, and positioned for sustainable value creation over the long term.

proactive human rights due diligence

Do No Harm is the foundation of our work. We support businesses and investors in understanding and operationalizing proactive human rights and Indigenous rights due diligence so that projects are designed from the outset to avoid harm, mitigate risks, and uphold the dignity and wellbeing of all affected people. This includes education and capacity-building on international human rights laws, conventions, and standards—such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, UNDRIP, and OECD Guidelines—and translating these frameworks into practical policies, procedures, and decision-making tools. Through this alignment, organizations build stronger governance, reduce social and regulatory risk, and establish the conditions for responsible, rights-respecting development.


respectful partnership development

Our second pillar centres on building respectful, trust-based, and collaborative partnerships that move beyond the limitations of a “do no harm” approach. We work with companies, investors, Indigenous governments, and communities to foster the conditions for co-design, co-creation, and shared problem-solving, ensuring that development pathways reflect the aspirations and expertise of all partners. This pillar emphasizes social and financial innovation—from new partnership models to participatory governance structures—that enable more equitable decision-making and unlock creative solutions to longstanding challenges. By cultivating authentic relationships and mutual respect, we help project partners navigate complexity with confidence and move forward together.

shared value creation

Our third pillar focuses on creating durable, shared value for all participants in the project ecosystem. We support organizations in designing benefit frameworks, governance models, and long-term development strategies that strengthen both community wellbeing and project performance.


 This includes advancing inclusive economic participation, supporting capacity-building, and developing mechanisms that ensure benefits flow fairly and predictably over time. By aligning social outcomes with business resilience, we help partners build projects that generate meaningful, measurable, and lasting value—socially, environmentally, and economically.