Energy and Environment
Supporting policy and practice across a range of clean energy technologies
The imperatives of climate action and energy security are reshaping policy, regulation and investment across the UK and Europe. Net zero targets are driving systemic change across power generation, buildings, transport and industry. Environmental policy is increasingly intertwined with climate policy, focusing on biodiversity restoration, sustainable land use and circular economy principles. Our multidisciplinary team brings deep analytical insight and cross-sector expertise to help clients shape and respond to evolving the energy and environmental policy agenda.
We have experience in supporting policy and practice across a range of clean energy technologies (e.g., advanced nuclear, electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage, bioenergy) and regarding heat network development, biodiversity, climate research and green skills. Our significant expertise in modelling UK energy systems and markets enables us to produce discounted cash flow models and cost–benefit analysis that informs investment decision-making. Moreover, we develop econometric and macroeconomic models to assess impacts on the wider economy.
We recognise the vital role the environment plays in enhancing the lives of individuals and communities. We support initiatives that explore and provide evidence of this impact. Our expertise includes tools that capture the wellbeing benefits of connecting with nature, methods for assessing amenity value and the mutual advantages of conservation volunteering for people and wildlife.
Our specialist skillset:
Policy design and evaluation:
Policy design and evaluation:
Conducting qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis to inform evidence-based policies and evaluating public sector environmental, energy transition and climate science programmes to assess impact, value for money and lessons learned for future delivery
Appraisal and case making:
Appraisal and case making:
Developing HM Treasury Green Book-compliant business cases, cost–benefit analysis, total impact (environmental, economic and social) assessments and economic models for net zero and energy security policies and projects
Local energy and climate planning:
Local energy and climate planning:
Developing stakeholder and community engagement frameworks, carrying out spatial and socio-economic analysis to target place-based interventions and supporting the development of local climate action plans/strategies
Capacity building and institutional design:
Capacity building and institutional design:
Supporting organisations by providing technical and analytical capacity and designing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks and systems
Innovation and sector development support:
Innovation and sector development support:
Integrating environmental and economic metrics into environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting and disclosures and carrying out market development studies for emerging sectors
Speak to our expert advisor:
Synasia Kalsey
Associate Director