CAG Consultants
Informing Positive Change
Evidence-based consultancy and engagement to support and inform positive change
CAG Consultants are leaders in evidence-based research, advice, and engagement for environmental, economic and social sustainability.
Delivered by our nationwide team of independent experts for over 40 years, our work informs and supports positive change.
AREAS WE Work in
Energy, Low Carbon and Net Zero
CAG partners have specialist knowledge in areas such as low carbon strategies, energy efficiency, fuel poverty, community energy and electricity markets.
Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Our climate is rapidly changing and impacts are already being seen in all sectors. Understanding the risks and opportunities this presents is of increasing importance to many organisations and communities.
Communities and Placemaking
Having been involved in the original work advocating sustainable development in the UK, we feel strongly that it is important to take care of the human dimension when addressing environmental or economic challenges.
Air Quality
Our work focuses on those who are especially vulnerable to the effects of pollution, such as young children and those who are exposed to high levels of pollution through their work, such as ambulance and bus drivers.
Just Transition and the Green Economy
CAG have a team of highly skilled and experienced economists who provide a range of economic development services.
Our Co-operative Approach
We are proud of the unique structure of our business. It is at the heart of the way we work with you and of the work we deliver for you.
Our Services
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
At CAG Consultants, we are skilled at evaluating projects of all sizes and complexities. We focus on thorough evaluations and research for major, complex projects. Through our work, we have gained significant experience in creating straightforward plans for success on collaborative projects, helping to ensure they achieve their goals.
Research and Policy
Using our skills in quantitative and qualitative research, we help our clients to develop and promote evidence-based, effective policy and programmes.
We can draw together current knowledge, deploy participatory approaches to gather perspectives and summarise the empirical evidence, in order to make robust and practical recommendations.
Facilitation, Consultation And Training
We provide independent public and stakeholder consultation services that improve engagement and save you time and money.
We can design and facilitate events ranging from one-hour meetings to full day workshops. We also develop and deliver training on a wide range of topics, which we can bring to your premises.
Economic Analysis
At CAG Consultants, our team of expert economists delivers top-notch economic development services. We are well-versed in planning and provide thorough economic analysis to help our clients understand the social and economic impacts of their projects. By using the latest methods and local economic data, we ensure that our analyses are both accurate and useful.
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Testimonials & Featured Clients
Our Latest News
Engaging the Addiscombe community on active travel and road safety
For the past few months, CAG has been supporting Croydon Council on an ambitious project to engage the residents of the Addiscombe neighbourhood in addressing critical issues concerning through traffic, road safety, and active travel. The project aims to understand...
Investigating the environmental impact of the National Lottery Community Fund’s grantmaking
The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK with the purpose of awarding funding that strengthens society and improves lives across the UK. The Fund has a commitment to being an environmentally regenerative funder and, to ensure this...
Creating a MEL framework for Rossendale Valley Energy
CAG recently developed a MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) framework for Rossendale Valley Energy's (RVE's) Net Zero Terrace Streets initiative. Our work was funded by Ofgem under the RVE-led consortium’s Strategic Innovation Fund Alpha project. We developed...