Risk Partners
Risk Partners is a public relations agency based in Guelph (founded 2007).
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About Risk Partners
Founded in 2007, Risk Partners emerged from a recognized need for specialized communication strategies in high-stakes contexts where public health, environmental safety, and scientific complexity intersect. Based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, the firm was established by professionals who saw that traditional public relations approaches often fell short when dealing with risk-laden issues—whether a chemical spill, a water quality advisory, or a public health crisis. Their early work focused on bridging the gap between technical experts and the public, a niche that remains central to their identity two decades later.
Core Focus and Philosophy
Risk Partners specializes in risk communication, a discipline that differs from general PR in its emphasis on transparency, trust-building, and the management of uncertainty. The agency's work is grounded in established risk communication principles and practices, drawing from fields like environmental management, public health, and science literacy. Rather than simply crafting messages, they help organizations navigate complex stakeholder dynamics—whether that means explaining chemical safety to a concerned community, developing a risk communication framework for a municipal water utility, or training internal teams to communicate effectively during emergencies. Their approach is collaborative: they often work alongside scientists, engineers, and public health officials to ensure that communication materials are both accurate and accessible. The firm's location in Guelph places it in the heart of a region known for its strong environmental and agricultural sectors, but their client base spans North America, serving both public- and private-sector organizations.
Services and Specialties
Risk Partners offers a range of consulting and training services tailored to organizations that face communication challenges around risk, health, and the environment. While their exact service list is not exhaustive, their expertise based on the industries and keywords associated with the firm includes:
- Risk communication program development and implementation
- Stakeholder engagement planning and facilitation
- Public health risk communication for agencies and health authorities
- Environmental risk communication for industrial and government clients
- Health and safety communications for B2B and industrial sectors
- Risk communication training for staff and leadership teams
- Development of communication materials (fact sheets, FAQs, toolkits)
- Use of the Response Matrix Tool for crisis communication planning
- Meeting facilitation for contentious or complex public consultations
- Other scientific and technical consulting services
A notable tool in their arsenal is the Response Matrix Tool, which helps organizations map out communication strategies for different types of risk scenarios. This structured approach allows clients to move quickly and consistently when issues arise. Risk Partners also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in risk communication, often acting as a bridge between technical teams and community stakeholders to ensure that dialogue remains productive and transparent.
Who Benefits from Their Work
Risk Partners is a strong fit for organizations that operate in sectors where public trust is fragile and the stakes are high. This includes government agencies managing water quality advisories, public health departments responding to disease outbreaks, environmental consultancies handling contamination issues, and industrial companies needing to communicate about chemical safety or operational risks. Their B2B services also support companies that need to communicate complex scientific or technical information to business partners, regulators, or the media. Because their expertise is rooted in risk communication principles rather than general PR, they are particularly valuable for clients who have experienced—or want to avoid—communication failures that erode credibility. For any organization in Canada or the United States facing a risk-related communication challenge, Risk Partners offers a grounded, evidence-based approach that prioritizes clarity, honesty, and stakeholder trust.
Key facts
- Team size: 1-10 employees
- Headquarters: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Address: Guelph Ontario Canada
- SIC codes: 8742
Keywords & focus
Topics and areas Risk Partners works with.
- community relations
- environmental management
- public health communication
- risk communication
- environmental risk
- health & safety communications
- science literacy
- communication
- chemical safety
- public relations & communications services
- response matrix tool
- consulting
- stakeholder engagement
- public relations
- b2b
- meeting facilitation
- services
- other scientific and technical consulting services
- risk communication programs
- risk assessment
- collaboration in risk communication
- communication materials
- risk communication training
- risk communication principles and practice
- public health risk communication
- public relations and communications
- environmental services
- risk communication framework
- stakeholder engagement plans
- risk communication in water quality
- +13 more
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Industries served by Risk Partners
Risk Partners works with clients across 1 sectors. Whether you are a startup or an enterprise, they can support your PR and communications goals.
- public relations & communications
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Frequently asked questions about Risk Partners
Common questions and answers about Risk Partners, their services, location, and how to work with them.
- Where is Risk Partners located?
- Risk Partners is headquartered in Guelph.
- What services does Risk Partners offer?
- Risk Partners offers media relations, communications strategy, and public relations. They help brands with public relations, media outreach, and strategic communications.
- What industries does Risk Partners serve?
- Risk Partners serves clients in public relations & communications. They work with startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across these sectors.
- Is Risk Partners a verified PR agency?
- Risk Partners is listed on Online PR. Verification status is shown on their profile.
- How can I contact Risk Partners?
- You can visit their website at http://www.riskpartners.ca
- How many reviews does Risk Partners have?
- Risk Partners has 0 client reviews with an average rating of 0.0 out of 5.
- When was Risk Partners founded?
- Risk Partners was founded in 2007.
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