Case Studies
Find out more about some of the work we do across the UK and with a range of clients
Evaluation of Upland Ecosystem Services Pilot Project
Introduction The Upland Ecosystem Service Pilots were developed by Natural England as demonstration projects to understand how the ecosystem approach could be applied in practice. Three pilots were delivered – in Bassenthwaite Catchment in the Lake District, the South...
Waverley Borough Council – Local Plan stakeholder engagement
In June 2025, Waverley Borough Council commissioned CAG to design and facilitate a series of stakeholder engagement workshops relating to the preparation of their Local Plan. Objectives The purpose of the workshops was to: Engage local communities early in the Local...
London Green Infrastructure Framework – Stakeholder Engagement
Introduction The London Green Infrastructure Framework (LGIF) is a new approach to strategic planning of green infrastructure (GI). It will use spatial data to create an evidence base that can be used to plan GI strategically and prioritise GI investment and delivery...
Scottish Government regional land use framework pilot evaluation
Introduction In 2013, the Scottish Government established two regional land use framework pilot projects to test the practicality of preparing regional land use frameworks as a means of guiding ‘local’ decision making. The aim of the project was to: ‘pilot a mechanism...
Smart Energy Systems Cluster Roadmap
Introduction CAG Consultants, in partnership with the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) were commissioned by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to support and enable the establishment of an embryonic smart energy systems (SES) business cluster. This cluster forms...
Coventry City Council Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Strategy
CAG Consultants, in partnership with Sustainability West Midlands (SWM), supported Coventry City Council in conducting a climate vulnerability assessment and drafting a Climate Adaptation Strategy. This work forms a crucial part of Coventry's Climate Change Strategy....
Assessing Climate Risks for South East Scotland
CAG Consultants supported the Climate Ready South East Scotland initiative to assess climate risks and opportunities for the region. This critical work will help local communities, businesses, and authorities better prepare for a changing climate by providing detailed...
Independent Evaluation of the Scottish Pathfinder Climate Action Hubs for the Scottish Government
The Scottish Government commissioned CAG Consultants to deliver an independent evaluation of two Pathfinder Climate Action Hubs, located in the Highlands & Islands and North East Scotland. These hubs were established to catalyse community-led climate action,...
Evaluation of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme for the UK Emissions Trading Authority
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, on behalf of the UK Emissions Trading Authority, commissioned a consortium led by CAG Consultants to undertake an evaluation of UK Emissions Trading Scheme, working in partnership with Winning Moves and University...
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework for Net Zero Terrace Streets, for Rossendale Valley Energy
Rossendale Valley Energy (RVE), a community energy organisation, commissioned CAG Consultants to develop a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework for their Net Zero Terrace Streets initiative (NZTS). NZTS is led by RVE in partnership with Buro Happold,...
Evaluation of reformed Renewable Heat Incentive, for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (now DESNZ) commissioned a consortium led by CAG Consultants to undertake an evaluation of the reformed Renewable Heat Incentive. CAG Consultants led design of the evaluation, including the theoretical...
Next Generation Community Energy Programme – Developmental Evaluation for Power to Change
Power to Change commissioned CAG Consultants to undertake a major learning-orientated evaluation of the Next Generation programme, running from 2019 to 2024. This community energy programme had two strands: an innovation strand involving support for 11 innovative...
Engaging the Addiscombe Community for Better Traffic, Safety, and Travel
Introduction Croydon Council, in partnership with CAG Consultants, embarked 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...
Suffolk Green Economy Research
CAG Consultants were commissioned by Suffolk Growth to undertake research that will support the development of a framework to grow the local Suffolk economy and business base through local, national and international opportunities for green trade. The climate change...
Investigating the environmental impact of the National Lottery Community Fund’s grantmaking
The Challenge 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,...
Supporting the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network & Transition Network Hub
The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network & Transition Network Hub (SCCAN) aims to support community-led action in Scotland to address the climate and nature emergency and work for a just, thriving and resilient Scotland. CAG has recently completed a two...
Scottish Government Climate Action Hubs MEL Framework
The Challenge In 2021, the Scottish Government launched the Climate Action Hub Programme to support regional communities in their journey towards net zero. The programme aimed to establish a network of community-led climate...
Community Consultation for the Meonside Beavers for Nature Project
CAG Consultants were commissioned by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) to design and execute a bespoke community consultation for the Meonside Beavers for Nature Project. Taking a collaborative approach to consultation design and delivery, the...
Evaluation of second Climate Change Agreements scheme
CAG Consultant’s Evaluation of second Climate Change Agreements (CCA). CCA scheme is a voluntary scheme for firms in certain energy and trade-intensive industry sectors, which offers discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) in exchange for firms meeting targets for carbon or energy efficiency improvements (or making ‘buy-out’ payments if targets are missed)
Evaluation of the Impact of PCAN-supported Climate Commissions
CAG Consultants were commissioned by the Place-based Climate Action Network (PCAN) to undertake an Evaluation of the Impact of the Belfast, Edinburgh and Leeds Commissions. The aim of this was to help understand the role they are playing in the climate activities of...