We are a specialist consultancy that delivers high-impact environmental data and advanced data services. With a foundational commitment to the open-source community, we provide robust data solutions for a diverse range of applications. We collaborate closely with the Open Data Institute (ODI), OpenStreetMap (OSM), Wikipedia, and WikiData projects to democratize information and drive sustainable innovation.
Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Generative AI. We operate a specialised Centre of Excellence providing cutting-edge data services and AI-driven solutions to global leaders, including:
SpaceX & Tesla: Including active engagement in SpaceX's Open Data Program.
OpenAI & Microsoft
The United Nations: Specifically partnering with UNEP-WCMC.
Built Environment, Passivhaus Plus & Ecological Data A core pillar of our practice is delivering the precise environmental, spatial, and ecological data the modern built environment requires. We specialise in two highly technical areas:
Passivhaus Plus Surveys: Because Passivhaus Plus buildings must generate as much renewable energy as they consume, precision is critical. We provide highly detailed environmental and geospatial surveys to support this standard, including:
Microclimate & Topographical Data: Capturing localised weather patterns, shading, and site orientation data to maximise solar PV generation and passive solar gains.
Geospatial Energy Modelling: Providing the open-source datasets required by architects and engineers to accurately model thermal bridging, airtightness, and year-round energy balance.
Regulatory & Compliance Mapping: Integrating land, environmental, and infrastructure data to streamline the planning and certification process for ultra-low energy developments.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) & Urban Rewilding: We map and quantify ecological restoration to meet stringent environmental planning standards. A prime example is our data involvement with the Ealing Beaver Project at Paradise Fields. By tracking and measuring net biodiversity gain, we help quantify the real-world impacts of urban rewilding—such as natural flood mitigation, improved wetland water quality, and the expansion of micro-habitats created by these keystone species.
We've unlocked complex data for the public good and global infrastructure. Recent milestones include:
Global Pandemic Response: Delivered new open datasets for governments across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia to strategically plan and deploy COVID-19 testing and vaccination centres.
UK Geospatial Commission: Successfully advocated and consulted on the open-sourcing of Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs).
HM Land Registry: Facilitated the opening of critical new datasets regarding UK property transactions.
UK Open Data Institute: Partnered to open crucial data pipelines for UK mapping and geospatial infrastructure.
Our ultimate goal is to exponentially increase the world's supply of open data, adhering strictly to the definitions and standards set by the Open Data Institute (ODI).
We stand on the shoulders of giants and are deeply grateful to pioneers like Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger, and Steve Coast for their immense contributions to expanding human knowledge within an open, accessible framework.
Our technology practice started in the late '80s as BDCC, working with KPMG to establish their first national technology centre. Since then, we have worked with several tier-one Investment Banks: Citigroup, Dresdner Bank, Deutsche Bank, and UBS, as well as regulatory bodies.
We have a rigorous evidence-based approach to our work, delivered by a team with finance, technology and managerial credentials and experience.
We emphasise delivering new solutions to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges. We do this both by delivering bespoke advice and support and by applying dedicated products that meet your specific needs.
Quality is the key to all we do. We have built our business by earning a reputation for excellence and consistently delivering on it, time after time. Keeping our reputation intact means continuously focusing on quality and ensuring we have satisfied customers.
We are proud to have worked on some of the largest financial systems in the world.
"Efficient Execution Delivered"