Economics - Point Advisory

We think that social and environmental considerations should be incorporated in the evaluation of projects, actions and policies. We believe a broad definition of economic value, using a Total Economic Value framework, will lead to better decisions and outcomes, especially in the long term. The same techniques can be used to inject rigour into impact measurement and reporting.

Our consultants have accumulated significant experience in the valuation of socio-economic and environmental impacts. We can assist in developing valuation frameworks, advise on or undertake benefit:cost analyses, and deliver program evaluations.

Environmental economics

We help organisations incorporate market and non-market environmental value into decision making.

Whether clearing greenfields, restoring degraded lands or exploring risk along supply chains, there are numerous costs and benefits to business and society that not captured by traditional economic analysis. We help organisations measure and intemperate these full environmental costs through market and non-market valuation techniques.

This analysis is often conducted at part of broader natural capital efforts. Read more on them here.

Impact measurement and valuation

Corporate responsibility is about being conscious of all impacts, positive and negative, that may result from your company’s activities and decisions. To be recognised as a responsible company and maximise reputational benefits, it logically follows that a company should seek to enhance its positive impacts and minimise its negative impacts.

A powerful way of demonstrating this is to present a transparent and exhaustive impact measurement and valuation map, using economic conceptual frameworks to build a comprehensive picture of business impacts. Whether simply measuring these impacts or developing a full economic evaluation using dollar value as a measuring stick, we bring the subject matter expertise of our consultants together to develop robust, compelling and transparent impact measurement and valuation frameworks for our clients.

Economic and financial modelling

Our economists and modellers have a long and diverse experience in developing flexible, user-friendly quantitative models to support decision making with financial or economic value calculations.

We help our clients with the conceptual development and practical implementation of economic models, as we are able to combine both financial and economics technical knowledge and model development using the latest techniques.

Usually using a Benefit:Cost Analysis framework as a basis, we integrate uncertainty in our modelling and “what-if” scenarios allowing users to explore various aspects of a complex issue. We incorporate visual outputs to facilitate the socialisation of results and outcomes.

Building on this capability, we assist our clients with the development of business cases. A business case puts in perspective all considerations for an investment, including research, financial modelling, economic modelling, stakeholder consultation. We advise on the most suitable structure and inclusions for a robust business case, undertake the required preparatory work, and bring it all together into a convincing communication piece.

Program evaluation

We provide program design and evaluation services to ensure our clients make the most of their investments.

Governments, NGOs and private investors develop programs to encourage and incentivise other stakeholders to reach specific goals or change behaviours. Good design ensures that the most is made of the initial investment. Sound performance monitoring and program evaluation confirm that expected outcomes are achieved and that no unanticipated adverse impact arise.

Our team has accumulated significant program evaluation experience, with a specific focus on sustainability and social progress initiatives, combining our environmental and social subject matter expertise with robust evaluation capabilities. We use economic quantification methods wherever required and appropriate.

Leveraging our experience in program review and evaluation, we also help our clients design intervention programs to meet policy objectives and targets, making the most of the funds available. We also design evaluation frameworks and program logic up-front to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of future evaluations.

Discuss your Economics requirements

Contact us today and one of our experienced team members will get back to you to discuss your requirements. Our approach combines technical, commercial and financial expertise to provide outcomes that deliver tangible benefits to our clients.

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