Cogency

We are an impact-driven consultancy run by experienced professionals who understand both the need for ambitious climate actions and the challenges that are often faced in delivering them. Our team have many years of experience in designing and delivering climate strategies for areas and organisations around the world.

Our mission is to create value through meaningful solutions for environmental sustainability. We are a management consultancy and technical advisory company specialising in the global renewable industries sector. We are specialists in supporting start-up businesses and those developing new products and disruptive technologiesand have been engaged to develop a host of solutions, including: Innovative power generation Hydrogen and nanomaterials production Smart metering technologies Recycled construction materials Plastics and waste recycling processes Biodegradable packaging Renewable energy tracking systems Water desalination and purification technologies. We are partners in delivering opportunity and believe in the value of strong relationships. We deliver a bespoke blend of expertise to address opportunities and challenges. Supporting businesses, governments, and NGOs who are developing disruptive technologies, innovative services, and new products for environmental sustainability, we deliver independent advice, practical and intelligent solutions, and commercial value for our clients. With experts from a broad range of disciplines,we provide services to customers in over 70 countries.We don't shout about who our customers are, but can guarantee you know many of them. Our interim management and non-executive services provide clients with clear strategy guidance, risk-weighted planning, and well-balanced governance and operational structure support.

Our mission is to help organisations tackle the significant challenges they are facing – spanning net zero carbon, circular economy and social value creation, to biodiversity net gain. We provide a range of strategic and technical consultancy services and take pride in our ability to provide practical advice which is tailored to client needs. We are part of the Useful Simple Trust group of companies, which is an Employee Benefit Trust. We are proud to be part of B Corp UK and a growing group of companies around the world that use business as a force for good. In doing this we are part of a global community of learning and practice regarding climate action, climate justice and climate advocacy. To elevate what we are doing beyond science-based targets and demonstrate industry leadership, we also signed up to B Corp’s pledge to commit to Net Zero by 2030, which will require us to offset any residual emissions. We develop and implement sustainability strategies and environmental design for major organisations and development projects. We are part of the Useful Simple Trust group of companies.

We are an independent advisory boutique specialised in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies with special focus on circular economy, energy transition and sustainable finance. We provide technical and specialised consultancy services supporting organisations in the mobilisation of resources for climate change adaptation. We provide risk analysis and help clients defining environmental, social and governance (ESG) stratagies.

We are a team of specialist consultants who help our clients think more deeply about the complex interactions within social, technical, financial, political & economic environments. We are a team of experts from a variety of disciplines, including environmental science, engineering, social science and economics. We are proud to be: B Corp-certified and proud members of the Climate Finance Access Network, Risk-informed Early Action Partnership, the GCF Communities of Practice network and PPF Service framework, Climate Markets and Investment Association (CMIA), UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) and signatories to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles. Whilst this is a light-hearted nod to one of our heroes, Douglas Adams, it has a serious side. Formulating projects and programmes that attract investment and deliver lasting results requires an in-depth understanding of markets, technology, the policy environment and stakeholder interests. We delve further into project issues, to provide the wider perspective that complex problems demand. Working together makes us better able to deliver project success for our clients. Our team approach extends to how we work with clients, ensuring that we are always reinforcing their existing knowledge and skills.

A results-oriented consultancy, we provide strong skills in business feasibility, market analysis, and strategic planning to initiate and form new programs and ventures specializing in distributed energy solutions to climate challenges. Our services draw on substantial experience and lessons learned with successful project developments, community engagement, and sustainable energy deployment programs. Let our team of experts help you move swiftly from “plan” to “act” mode.