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IfM Engage is among a select group of specialist suppliers providing professional services to support the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) energy and net zero policy initiatives.

The framework aims to address the Department’s rapidly evolving requirements in the energy and net zero sectors, encompassing energy supply portfolio management, market oversight, and strategic development, by establishing an ecosystem of high-quality specialist suppliers with the capacity and capability to meet their needs.

IfM Engage among a select group of specialist suppliers entrusted with providing critical professional services to support Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) energy and net zero policy initiatives.

The framework aims to address the Department’s rapidly evolving requirements in the energy and net zero sectors, encompassing energy supply portfolio management, market oversight, and strategic development, by establishing an ecosystem of high-quality specialist suppliers with the capacity and capability to meet their needs.

DESNZ Energy & Net Zero – IfM Engage Services

IfM Engage has a core team of policy, industry and technology experts who work with our government partners. Based on the requirements of a project, we look to utilise our network, including experts from across the IfM, University of Cambridge and further afield to bring insights, knowledge and clarity to complex and multifaceted projects.

IfM Engage offers specialised technical advisory support to assist DESNZ in achieving its ambitious energy security and decarbonisation goals in two of the six key topics outlined in the Framework:

Renewables and infrastructure

IfM Engage brings expertise to design, develop, and optimise energy infrastructures. Drawing on advanced research tools, expert networks, and deep technical knowledge, it provides tailored strategies and skills to meet the complex demands of energy transition. Using proven approaches like strategic roadmapping, ecosystem mapping, and sustainability frameworks, IfM Engage enables organisations to adopt, scale, and future-proof renewable solutions. Its focus on skills development and foresight ensures clients remain leaders in a rapidly evolving sector.

Emerging technologies

IfM Engage drives innovation by enabling the adoption of cutting-edge solutions, particularly those aligned with Net Zero objectives. Through systematic research, international benchmarking, and policy insights, it provides actionable strategies for low-carbon advancements and resource efficiency. Combining foresight scenarios, strategic planning, and expert facilitation, IfM Engage empowers clients to navigate complex challenges and shape a sustainable energy future.

IfM Engage has a core team of policy, industry and technology experts who work with our government partners. Based on the requirements of a project, we look to utilise our network, including experts from across the IfM, University of Cambridge and further afield to bring insights, knowledge and clarity to complex and multifaceted projects.

IfM Engage offers specialised technical advisory support and assist DESNZ in achieving its ambitious energy security and decarbonisation goals in two of the six key topics outlined in the Framework:

Renewables and infrastructure

IfM Engage brings expertise to design, develop, and optimise energy infrastructures. Drawing on advanced research tools, expert networks, and deep technical knowledge, it provides tailored strategies and skills to meet the complex demands of energy transition. Using proven approaches like strategic roadmapping, ecosystem mapping, and sustainability frameworks, IfM Engage enables organisations to adopt, scale, and future-proof renewable solutions. Its focus on skills development and foresight ensures clients remain leaders in a rapidly evolving sector.

Emerging technologies

IfM Engage drives innovation by enabling the adoption of cutting-edge solutions, particularly those aligned with Net Zero objectives. Through systematic research, international benchmarking, and policy insights, it provides actionable strategies for low-carbon advancements and resource efficiency. By combining foresight scenarios, strategic planning, and expert facilitation, IfM Engage empowers clients to navigate complex challenges and shape a sustainable energy future.

RELEVANT IFM APPROACHES AND EXPERTISE

Roadmapping
Sustain 8
Portfolio prioritisation
SWOT Analysis
Strategic Make-or-Buy

Casy study analysis
Literature reviews
Ecosystem mapping
Scenario development and planning
International policy approaches

CASE STUDIES

- - Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) – Discover how IfM Engage collaborated with Defra to explore current and emerging energy technologies in food production. Learn about some of the recommendations designed to enhance food security, improve affordability, and support the UK’s net zero goals. Read the case study.

- - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology – IfM Engage led a consortium, commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to identify key initiatives for strengthening the UK’s semiconductor industry. One major recommendation—now implemented—was the establishment of an independent UK Semiconductor Institute. Read the case study.

- - EIT Food – IfM Engage collaborated with EIT Food to develop a series of roadmaps shaping the strategy for the European food system. These include a Net Zero Food System and Reducing Risk for a Fair and Resilient Food System. Read the case study.

Roadmapping

The Government Office for Science’s Futures Toolkit identifies roadmapping as one of the ‘most flexible and emergent tools’ for ‘developing and testing policy and strategy’.

Roadmapping is an agile approach to creating strategy and gaining alignment and action across an organisation.

The IfM is recognised as a world centre of excellence for roadmapping, training hundreds of professionals in the tool each year and supporting partners across government and industry through projects that are at the forefront of knowledge and practice in this area.

ABOUT DESNZ

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is a ministerial central government department that was established on 7 February 2023. It took over the energy portfolio from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). DESNZ is tasked with several key responsibilities, including ensuring the security of energy supply, maintaining properly functioning energy markets, and promoting greater energy efficiency. Additionally, the department is focused on capitalising on the opportunities presented by achieving net zero, with the aim of leading the world in the development of new green industries.