Build trust. Shape outcomes. Drive sustainable growth.

Strategic engagement that connects you to the audiences that matter

In energy and decarbonisation, relationships shape success.

From policymakers and investors to industry partners and communities, the ability to understand, engage and influence stakeholders is critical for growth, leadership and resilience.

We help ambitious organisations build the relationships that drive projects forward, secure investment, shape policy, and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Our approach combines deep sector knowledge, strategic advice and practical delivery, giving you the insight, strategies and support to engage with purpose and impact.

Common challenges we help leaders solve

Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes with clarity and confidence
Building understanding, support and trust for projects, investments and strategies
Influencing public policy, investor sentiment and community acceptance
Aligning stakeholder engagement with ESG, governance and reporting goals
Anticipating risks, shaping perceptions and strengthening resilience
Preparing leaders for high-stakes engagement moments

What we do

Stakeholder insight and analysis
Engagement strategy and planning
Stakeholder consultation and co-creation
Stakeholder research
Influence and advocacy programmes
Engagement training and capability building
Measurement and optimisation

Stakeholder insight and analysis
Turning complexity into clarity.
We map, analyse and prioritise the audiences that matter most, providing the intelligence you need to focus engagement, anticipate risks, and uncover opportunities.
- Stakeholder mapping and analysis
- Relationship and influence assessment
- Trend monitoring and insight reporting
Engagement strategy and planning
Strategic engagement that drives outcomes.
We develop evidence-led engagement strategies aligned to your business goals, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences at the right time.
- Stakeholder segmentation and journey planning
- Integrated engagement and influence strategies
- Risk analysis and resilience planning
Stakeholder consultation and co-creation
Building consensus. Securing support.
We design and deliver engagement programmes that gather insight, build relationships, and create shared ownership of outcomes across stakeholder groups.
- One-to-one interviews, roundtables and workshops
- Inclusive engagement methodologies
- Co-creation programmes
Stakeholder research
Insight that informs smarter engagement.
We deliver qualitative and quantitative stakeholder research to understand perceptions, priorities and expectations, helping you refine strategies and build stronger relationships.
- In-depth interviews, surveys and focus groups
- Sentiment analysis and perception studies
- Benchmarking against industry and regional peers
- Insight reports to guide engagement strategies
Influence and advocacy programmes
Connecting ambition to action.
We develop campaigns that align business and policy objectives, helping you shape the environment, drive momentum and deliver change.
- Targeted influence strategies and advocacy campaigns
- Coalition building and alliance management
- Public, investor and community engagement
Engagement training and capability building
Equip your leaders to engage with confidence.
We prepare senior leaders and internal teams to engage stakeholders effectively, building capability, credibility and resilience.
- Stakeholder engagement training for leaders and teams
- Scenario-based consultation and influence workshops
- 1:1 coaching for critical engagement moments
Measurement and optimisation
Proving impact. Driving improvement.
We track stakeholder sentiment, evaluate engagement effectiveness, and optimise strategies to ensure lasting results.
- Engagement impact measurement and feedback loops
- ESG and governance-aligned reporting
- Lessons learned and continuous improvement

Recent work and thinking

See how our work creates measurable impact through real-world case studies and forward-thinking energy market insights.

Project

Prestwick Aerospace Cluster Development Plan – Stakeholder-led Growth Strategy

Insight

Building Stakeholder Trust in the Energy Transition: Three Lessons for Leaders

Project

Grangemouth Just Transition Plan – Industry and Community Engagement

“Aspect’s stakeholder engagement expertise helped us build trust and momentum for one of Scotland’s most important industrial transformation projects.”