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Public institutions globally are taking significant steps to reduce their environmental impact to mitigate the risks associated with climate change and to create healthier, thriving communities for citizens. To achieve this, they must address intricate sustainability challenges such as reducing carbon emissions, enhancing air quality, and fostering sustainable mobility.

Collaboration among local, regional, and national governments, along with the private sector, other agencies, and civil society groups, is crucial for addressing these challenges while leveraging economic opportunities, such as the green recovery, to build more resilient communities and facilitate a fair and equitable transition.

At Anthesis, we facilitate sustainability solutions for governments and public services by collaborating with local and national administrations, businesses, and developers worldwide. From assessing the impact to crafting a compelling business case for change to devising strategies and implementing them on the ground, we partner with clients to achieve more sustainable, low-carbon policies and services.

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Case Studies

waste bins
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Developing a Cost Benefit Analysis Tool for WRAP

Situation Design and develop a Cost Benefit Analysis tool for food waste recycling interventions. Impact User-friendly Cost Benefit Analysis tool used by WRAP and London authorities. Solutions Waste & Resource Recovery Situation WRAP trials have proven that low-cost intervention measures, such as using bin stickers, information leaflets and caddy liners, can increase the amount of…

Housing
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Assessing Energy Efficiency Compliance for Wokingham Borough Council

Situation Wokingham Borough Council need support to achieve MEES compliance for its rental properties. Impact Informed decision-making, offering compliance routes with energy, cost, and carbon considerations. Solutions Net Zero & Decarbonisation Situation Wokingham Borough Council needed a partner to assist with understanding and assessing the various routes to compliance with The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented…

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Assessing Ecodesign Criteria for Swedish Agencies

Situation Assess feasibility of Ecodesign criteria to reduce microplastics from washing machines for Swedish agencies. Impact Our study determined that a filter criterion has potential to achieve reduced emissions from microplastics for new washing machines. Solutions Situation Agencies in Sweden asked Anthesis to assess the feasibility of introducing Ecodesign criteria to reduce microplastics released from…

Solar panels
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Reviewing Energy Efficiency Technologies for NHS Foundation Trust

Situation University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UHBT) wanted to build a business case for multiple technologies to deliver energy savings using Salix funding. Impact Anthesis identified significant annual cost savings of £550,000, with a combined payback period of less than five years. Solutions Situation University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (UHBT) wanted to build…

plastic cylinders
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Identifying Circular and Material Changes for Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

Situation The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed to map out companies’ need for investment to support the transition from virgin fossil-based plastics to sustainable materials and to propose a possible design of instruments to help companies overcome the economic obstacles involved. Impact Identified financial support success for recycling facilities. Recommended changes for a circular…

Building
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Managing Low Carbon Heating Project for East Devon District Council

Situation East Devon District Council set the objective to provide low carbon heating to 12,000 homes in the local area and to support the growth of a new area, Cranbrook New Town. Impact 7,200 t/c02 carbon savings per year achieved by the implementation of the new heat network for the 12,000 homes. Solutions Situation East…

Underground
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Developing Carbon Model for London Underground

Situation London Underground wanted to reduce its energy consumption and carbon outputs to achieve sustainability objectives set by the Mayor of London. Impact Identified over 60% of carbon in capital works, guided station development, and initiated carbon management for lower carbon and cost upgrades. Solutions Situation London Underground is a key part of the capital’s…

Sweden
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Evaluating Carbon Tax Impact for Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics

Situation Ahead of the introduction of Japan’s carbon tax, the country’s Institute of Energy Economics asked Anthesis to evaluate Sweden’s experience of taxing carbon. Impact Provided a comprehensive 35-page report to Japan, highlighting Sweden’s successful carbon tax model and its cost-effectiveness in reducing emissions. Solutions Situation Ahead of the introduction of Japan’s carbon tax, the…

hills with lake
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Evidencing Waste Prevention and Recycling Targets for Natural Resources Wales

Situation Natural Resources Wales required data to monitor progress towards the Welsh Government’s waste prevention and recycling targets and to complete its strategy report to the European Union (EU). Impact Survey revealed a 22% reduction in waste, meeting recycling targets ahead of schedule. Solutions Situation Natural Resources Wales is the largest Welsh Government Sponsored Body…

Wind Tubines
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Securing Energy Company Obligation Funding for Sheffield City Council

Situation Sheffield Council’s objective was to maintain the smooth and efficient running of heating systems across residential housing estates. Impact Secured £100,000+ in funding, enabling heating system upgrades for improved efficiency, reliability, and resident benefits. Solutions Situation Sheffield Council’s objective was to maintain the smooth and efficient running of heating systems across residential housing estates….

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Anthesis supported Cheshire East Council in developing our Carbon Neutral Action plan, with their assistance being critical in delivering a tailored solution to our ambition to both be carbon neutral for our operations by 2025 and reduce the footprint of the Borough. They were able to engage, challenge, and bring along our team and management to ensure ownership and understanding of the approach, drawing on best practice and their experience working with other Local Authorities around the UK.

Dan Griffiths, Cheshire East Council

The development of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) generates many challenges and needs to explore new needs. The experience of Anthesis Lavola in the strategic analysis and organisation of co-creation workshops has allowed us to advance in the development of MaaS applied to work mobility.

Ignacio Ramos Soriano, EMT Madrid

Anthesis helped us to quantify the emissions impact of our stock and operations, as well as considering barriers and enablers to decarbonisation across the various department and functions within our organisation. The work was conducted very professionally via a mixture of desk-based analytics and face-to-face interviews and has been instrumental in reframing our broader strategy and engaging colleagues at all levels, on this critical matter that we face.

Matt Roberts, Southway Housing Trust

For more than 20 years we’ve counted on Anthesis’s experience and creativity in influencing the culture of sustainability in the city [of Barcelona]. We will continue with this collaboration!

Teresa Franquesa i Codinach, Barcelona City Hall

SCATTER [Anthesis city carbon footprint tool] offers an important opportunity for us to come together as a city to work out what we want our low carbon future to look like, how we can work together and how we can maximise the health, employment and quality of life benefits for our citizens.

Dr Carly McLachlan, Tyndall Centre

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Matt Rooney

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Agneta Persson

Technical Director

Sweden

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Nacho Guilera

Director

Spain

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