Energy, Infrastructure & Water

Energy, water and infrastructure provide the fundamentals of a thriving economy and society. We are in the midst of multiple transitions, as our current systems require vast amounts of fossil fuel, water and resources that come with a cost: climate change, biodiversity loss, and effects on the living environment and natural ecosystems.

The energy and resource transitions are no longer a distant goal: they are happening now. While the narrative is evolving from net zero and circularity to resilience, autonomy and broad prosperity (brede welvaart), the core of the transition remains the same. One that requires investments now that provide both short- and long-term benefits.

How do companies and investors make future-proof decisions when every choice comes with trade-offs?

How we help 

We support companies and investors in the energy transition to define strategies, assess options and to make future-proof choices. Through our energy transition consulting we bring expertise, data-driven insights, impact assessments and recognised frameworks. 

Impact strategy

We help organisations design transition pathways that connect financial plans with environmental and social outcomes.

This includes decarbonisation planning, theory of change models and impact governance frameworks, ensuring that social impact and a just energy transition (rechtvaardige energietransitie) are embedded in decision-making, steering boards and management teams towards long-term sustainable value creation. 

Beyond planning, we also develop impact cases and value cases to compare options or scenarios on economic, environmental and social performance. Using expert-based qualitative assessments and Discounted Integrated Value Models (DIVM), we assess both financial and non-financial impacts at project, portfolio and company level. 

In the infrastructure sector, we guide strategic decision-making with authoritative frameworks, such as (social) cost-benefit analyses, including maatschappelijke kosten-batenanalyse (MKBA), and impact assessments. Our team combines strategic advisory with practical implementation, ensuring that we directly support organisations in making credible impact strategies that work. 

impact measurement

Impact measurement & valuation

Strong strategy depends on robust data. We help clients set baselines, measure progress and monitor outcomes continuously. Our services include Scope 1–3 emissions calculation performed in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, scenario analysis and insights into the true price of electricity, water and critical materials. 

Our Global Impact Database (GID) allows companies and investors to evaluate technologies, from green hydrogen to wind and solar, on both environmental and social grounds across different regions globally. By linking measurement to valuation, we provide insights into effects on the living environment and broader societal outcomes. 

For water utilities, measurement frameworks are directly tied to climate adaptation water management, resource stewardship and resilience under growing scarcity and changing climate conditions. 

By integrating energy transition consulting with robust measurement, we enable organisations to track their progress and adjust course with confidence, linking everyday decisions to long-term sustainability goals. 

Impact reporting

Credible reporting strengthens trust and meets regulatory requirements. We support organisations with impact reporting that reflects financial, environmental and social value. Our services align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, while also addressing major frameworks such as the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and EU Taxonomy. 

By contextualising insights and data, our reporting becomes more of a steering tool than mere disclosure. Companies gain a clear direction of transformation and the credibility required by investors, regulators and stakeholders. 

Clients we’ve worked with

Alliander

Alliander working on the Energy Transition

“The impact analysis conducted with Impact Institute demonstrated that adopting sustainable options offers significant societal benefits at relatively low additional costs“ 

”Impact Institute supported us in comparing different emergency power alternatives. The old policy was primarily driven by efficiency and cost considerations; however, the impact analysis demonstrated that adopting sustainable options offers significant societal benefits at relatively low additional costs. Consequently, we have adjusted our policy, which has had a direct effect on our environmental footprint. This is a fine example of Impact Accounting ‘at work.” – Alliander

The energy, water and resource transitions are some of the defining challenges of this century. Early movers among companies and investors will shape the future. Partner with us to turn regulatory compliance into transformation, and to unlock long-term value for business, society and the environment. 

News and Publications

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