Green Quadrant Climate Change Consulting 2009 (US)
Published: 28 January 2009
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Executive Summary
In the US market demand for advice on climate change and sustainability is growing due to a dramatic shift in US climate change policy, the cost reduction potential of “green” programs and competitive pressure to implement a climate change strategy. This Green Quadrant report helps buyers of consulting services to shortlist and hire consulting firms that best meet their needs for external expertise. Based on interviews with 15 customers and dozens of consulting practice leaders, the report applies 56 criteria to understand the capabilities, market success and global presence of 19 firms. The analysis helps individuals in roles like VP Environment, VP Sustainability, Supply Chain Director and Corporate Responsibility Director to quickly shortlist the most suitable consultancies for services like GHG inventories, carbon management plans, regulatory advice, climate change strategy development and cleantech advisory.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATE OF THE MARKET
The US Will Undergo A Climate Change Market Transition
EXECS NEED HELP BUT LACK FAMILIARITY WITH OFFERINGS
Problem Owners Focus On Carbon Management And Resource Efficiency
Strategy, GHG Inventory And Energy Efficiency Top Spending Plans
Existing Relationships And Tactical Needs Direct Consulting Spend
Thought Leadership And Environmental Credentials Support Brands
Spending Plans Err On The Side Of Caution
GREEN QUADRANT® ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONSULTANTS
The Green Quadrant Methdology
Evaluated Firms: Selection Criteria
Evaluation Criteria
Seven Providers Lead The Climate Change Consulting Pack
Consultancies With Specialist Expertise Will Surge Forward In 2009
Six Providers Will Expand Their Entrepreneurial Offerings
CLIMATE CHANGE REQUIRES A PORTFOLFIO OF ADVISORS
Select A Portfolio Of Climate Change Consulting Firms
Plan Your Journey From Tactical To Transformational
PROVIDER PROFILES
AT Kearney
Bain & Company
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Blu Skye
Booz & Company
CH2M Hill
Clear Carbon Consulting
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
GreenOrder
ICF International
Jacques Whitford
KPMG
McKinsey & Company
PA Consulting
PwC
The Shaw Group
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Converging Trends Of Sustainability, Climate Change And Energy
Figure 2. Sustainability Executives Believe Climate Change Is A Strategic Issue
Figure 3. Carbon Management Dominates Climate Change Initiatives
Figure 4. Most Firms Have Hired Climate Change / Sustainability Consultants
Figure 5. Strategy Development And GHG Footprints Lead Consulting Engagements
Figure 6. Energy Efficiency Tops Spending Plans For 2009
Figure 7. Verification Firms Lead The Consulting Spend List
Figure 8. Buyers Exhibit Low Familiarity With Climate Change Consulting Services
Figure 9. Buyers Limit Definite Spending In 2009 To A Handful Of Providers
Figure 10. Green Quadrant: Climate Change Consulting USA
Figure 11. Capabilities Criteria For Climate Change Consulting Firms
Figure 12. Market Momentum Criteria For Climate Change Consulting Firms
Figure 13. Capability Scores For 19 Climate Change Consulting Firms
Figure 14. Market Momentum Scores For 19 Climate Change Consulting Firms
Figure 15. Global Presence Scores For 19 Climate Change Consulting Firms
Figure 16. Select A Portfolio Of Consulting Firms To Advise On Climate Change