RPA – Measuring what’s valuable, not valuing what’s measurable

We are an approved supplier on several UK public sector frameworks including Lot 9 of the Crown Commercial Service’s Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4). Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd (RPA) helps public bodies, communities and businesses make smarter, evidence-based decisions that balance economic growth with social and environmental responsibility.  We are a purpose led organisation and the impact of our work is what drives our co-owners to do the best for every client.

Founded in 1990, and now 100% employee-owned, RPA is a UK-based consultancy that combines environmental science, economics, and policy expertise. With more than 1,200 projects successfully delivered, our team, are trusted by UK government departments, regulators, the European Commission and the private sector to provide clear, impartial analysis that informs real-world policy and investment. 

Supporting growth that works for people, places, and the planet

RPA’s work helps public authorities and regulators deliver the right kind of growth that supports prosperity, inclusion, and resilience while protecting natural systems. 

With limited resources, there is often with the need to balance economic expansion and environmental protection, RPA provides the evidence to reconcile these aims. The company’s approach, known as Evalunomics™, focuses on measuring what’s valuable, not just what’s easy to measure, nor just what we can see. This means looking beyond the standard indicators to assess the broader social and environmental value of policies, investments, and interventions, and identifying what is really important to the environment and society.

By combining economics, science, and stakeholder insight, RPA helps decision-makers understand the trade-offs between growth, equality, and environmental enhancement. This balanced approach supports decisions that deliver multiple outcomes and avoid unintended consequences.

Turning evidence into impact

Across the UK and Europe, We support projects that demonstrate the tangible benefits of this thinking.

• Climate adaptation and resilience – RPA has helped coastal and local authorities build the economic case for flood and erosion management, quantifying and demonstrating the long-term benefits of early investment.
• Sustainable growth and green jobs – Through our place-based analysis, RPA shows how investment in nature-based solutions and circular economy initiatives can stimulate local employment and supply chains.
• Natural capital and resource efficiency – The team works with public agencies to value the role of ecosystems in supporting community wellbeing and economic security.
   

Our ability to capture the full range of outcomes  (economic, environmental, and social)  helps strengthen business cases and attract investment in projects that deliver shared public value.
 
Expertise that helps you value what is important

RPA’s multidisciplinary team works at the intersection of environment, regulation, and economics, translating technical evidence into insights that support sound, defensible decisions.

Our areas of expertise are:

• Policy development and impact assessment – analysing options and their implications to ensure policies are effective and proportionate.
• Environmental economics and valuation – identifying, describing, and quantifying the benefits of environmental improvements.
• Climate change adaptation and natural capital – supporting resilience planning and resource management.
• Social and economic evaluation – assessing distributional impacts, equality, and inclusion outcomes.
• Chemicals and regulatory policy – providing socio-economic analysis under REACH, CLP, and biocides regulations
   

Whether working on a UK policy review, a local environmental strategy, or a European legislative evaluation, RPA’s focus is the same: providing robust, objective evidence that helps clients make decisions with confidence.

A trusted, independent partner

As a B Corp certified and employee-owned business, RPA operates with transparency, integrity, and independence. There are no external shareholders or vested interests, ensuring that every recommendation is impartial and grounded in evidence. Each co-owner is invested to make a difference, and to deliver outputs that have an impact.

This independence, combined with a collaborative working style, makes the RPA team a trusted partner for governments, regulators, and sustainability leaders dealing challenging issues. Our work is recognised for its balance of technical rigour and practical understanding of how policy decisions are implemented on the ground.

Collaborative, transparent, and outcome-focused

For over three decades, RPA has built its reputation on collaboration by engaging with stakeholders to build consensus and credibility. The consultancy’s teams are experienced in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, surveys, and economic modelling, enabling them to deliver policy insights that are both rigorous and actionable.

For government clients and regulators, RPA offers a unique combination of analytical depth and policy understanding. For corporate sustainability leaders, it provides the foresight needed to navigate the fast-changing regulatory landscape, from chemicals and waste to circular economy.

Find out more

Public sector clients can access RPA’s services through existing frameworks such as  MCF4 Lot 9 – Environment and Sustainability, which offers a straightforward, compliant route to procure high-quality environmental and sustainability consultancy.

To learn more about how RPA can support your organisation — from policy analysis and impact assessment to sustainability evaluation and stakeholder engagement — visit [www.rpaltd.co.uk] or contact the team directly.