What SILENT SPRING CONSULTANTS LTD does

Silent Spring Consultants Ltd is a UK-registered, privately-held social science research and policy consultancy founded circa 2021 by Dr Andrea Armstrong (Research Director) and Wim Pulinx (Data Protection Officer). The firm operates as a remote-first organization with 95% of work conducted via telecommuting, drawing on a global multidisciplinary research pool to deliver projects across the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy.

Its core offerings comprise independent research services (project design, execution, and report writing), policy analysis and evidence-based recommendations, fast-track research delivery for time-sensitive engagements, organization of academic workshops and conferences, research partnerships (including EU Horizon 2020 and UK Research Council applications), professional transcription services, and a custom academic web design sub-brand called Academic Web Creations (AWC). The firm's underlying methodology centers on participatory and co-inquiry research approaches, including a proprietary co-inquiry toolkit developed by Dr Armstrong and a Trust Map research framework for studying trust dynamics in minority communities, supported by ethical guidelines for community-based participatory research.

Silent Spring Consultants generates revenue through project-based, quote-priced professional services engagements with academic and research institutions (UK Universities, LSE, Grantham Research Institute, BCUS), government bodies (UK Government, 137 Belgian municipalities), and non-governmental organizations (British Red Cross, PCAN). Its go-to-market is sales-led and network-driven, relying on direct outreach, free initial consultations, conference participation, content marketing through a blog and newsletter, and an academic presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Google Scholar. The firm holds no external investment, has no disclosed subsidiaries, and operates without a traditional office footprint.

Name

SILENT SPRING CONSULTANTS LTD

Legal name

Silent Spring Consultants Ltd

Website

https://silentspringconsultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silent Spring Consultants Ltd is a UK-registered, remote-first social science research and policy consultancy delivering climate and sustainability research, policy analysis, workshops, and academic web design to universities, government bodies, and NGOs across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate and Sustainability Research Consultancy

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory & Disclosure Strategy (CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S2, SEC, TCFD) (EUABAKAH), Corporate & Voluntary Procurement Policy (PPAs, Green Tariffs, 24/7 CFE) (EUAMANAH)

Keywords

• Climate change research
• Sustainability consultancy
• Policy analysis services
• Social science research
• Participatory research methods

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Research and Consultancy Services: Independent research services tailored to client needs, including project design, execution, and final report writing. Policy analysis and recommendations. Fast-track research delivery for time-sensitive projects.
2. Workshops, Events, and Conferences: Organization and facilitation of academic workshops, conferences, and events to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange.
3. Academic Web Creations (AWC): Custom web design services tailored for academic institutions, researchers, and research projects to communicate research effectively.
4. Research Partnerships: Collaborative research projects with universities and institutions, including EU Horizon 2020 and similar large-scale funding applications.
5. Transcription Services: Professional transcription services for interviews, discussions, and events ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silent Spring Consultants Ltd provides independent social science research, policy analysis, and consultancy services focused on climate change, extreme weather, nature-based solutions, urban sustainability, and citizen engagement. The firm offers end-to-end project support from design and planning through execution, dissemination, and final report writing, supplemented by workshops, transcription services, and Academic Web Creations (AWC), a custom web design service for academic researchers.

Product overview

Silent Spring Consultants is a consultancy firm offering a portfolio of research and advisory services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include independent research services, workshops/events/conferences organization, research partnerships, policy analysis, fast-track research delivery, transcription services, and Academic Web Creations (AWC) - a custom web design service for the academic community. These services work together to provide end-to-end support from project planning and design through execution and dissemination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academic Web Creations (AWC): Custom web design services tailored for the academic world, including research websites, portfolios, and professional integrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid Review of Belgian Climate Policies found 75% of 137 cities have Climate Plans, 21% have Heat Plans, 22% have Adaptation Plans
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brussels Centre for Urban Studies (BCUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for the BEBRIT Extreme Heat Risk project. BCUS provides funding and collaboration for research on extreme heat and climate adaptation in urban areas, with joint activities including events at the Royal Library of Belgium.
• Place-Based Climate Action Network (PCAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on climate commission research and local climate action initiatives. Co-organized policy insights and networking events with LSE, involving Dr Andrea Armstrong as co-organizer.
• Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Turning Up the Heat' report examining UK heatwave preparedness and policy responses. Joint authorship with research contribution to climate risk analysis.
• British Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on heat risk research and policy analysis, contributing to the 'Turning Up the Heat' report on UK heatwave responses and preparedness.
• Research Councils UK (ESRC, AHRC, EPSRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint funding for Trust Map research project exploring trust dynamics in minority communities with focus on digital technologies. Funded through Digital Economy, Connected Communities and Partnership themes.
• ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for 'Imagine: Connecting Communities through Research' project as part of the Research Councils UK Connected Communities programme, examining civic engagement through research.
• AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for ethical issues in community-based participatory research projects, including scoping studies and guidance development.
• LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of policy insights and networking events on UK climate commissions and place-based climate action, with Dr Armstrong as co-organizer.
• Global Research Pool (Collaborators)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanding multidisciplinary research pool across five core expertise areas. Accepts spontaneous applications from experts seeking collaboration.
• Durham UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Andrea Armstrong's alma mater and location of PhD research in Geography.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• E3G: Independent climate change think tank operating in the UK and Europe that produces policy analysis, advocacy, and commissioned research on climate and energy issues — directly comparable in mandate, methodology, and client base.
• Julie's Bicycle: UK-based not-for-profit supporting sustainability in the cultural and creative sectors through research, policy, and consultancy; comparable niche consultancy operating at intersection of research, policy analysis, and sector-specific advisory.
• NewClimate Institute: Climate policy research and analysis organization producing reports on national and corporate climate action, frequently engaging with EU institutions and member-state governments — closely mirrors Silent Spring's policy analysis offerings.
• Climate Strategies: Network of climate policy research organizations working with governments and academics across Europe on decarbonization policy — directly comparable in facilitating multi-stakeholder research partnerships.
• Climate Action Tracker: Independent scientific assessment tracking government climate commitments and policies; comparable as a research-driven entity producing downloadable policy outputs for governments and NGOs.

Broad incumbents

• South Pole Group: Established climate solutions provider offering advisory, carbon credit development, and policy consulting globally — larger incumbent with overlapping climate policy and corporate climate strategy services.
• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability consultancy providing advisory and implementation services across climate strategy, supply chain, and ESG — broader incumbent offering overlapping climate advisory capabilities.
• EcoAct (Accenture): Climate consulting and carbon offset advisory firm (now part of Accenture) serving corporates and governments on net-zero strategy — comparable consulting services at greater scale and resources.
• Ricardo Energy & Environment: Environmental and energy consultancy providing policy analysis, evidence-based research, and technical advisory to UK and EU governments — broader incumbent serving overlapping government and NGO clients.

Regional players

• Carbon Brief: UK-based climate science and policy journalism and analysis site producing original research and explainers — adjacent operating model in producing accessible, downloadable climate policy content for UK and global audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=U0ZG2WD_CZg
• Facebookfacebook.com/silentspringconsultants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silent-spring-consultants

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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