CAPSUS Member

CAPSUS is a mission-oriented international boutique consulting firm established in 2009, dedicated to achieving sustainable development through data-driven and evidence-based solutions. We specialize in bridging the gap between high-level public policy and grounded, innovative technical implementations in the energy, environmental, and urban sectors.

CAPSUS has successfully implemented projects in 33 countries across 4 continents, impacting over 400 cities worldwide. We have implemented projects in Southeast Asia and Central Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Our team excels at adapting international best practices to diverse local contexts.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Urban Planning: We promote low-carbon, climate-resilient, and people-centered cities through comprehensive diagnostics and strategic recommendations. Our work includes master planning, metropolitan analytics, and urban growth modeling.

• Air Quality & Climate Change: CAPSUS is a leader in designing Air Quality Management Programs and Municipal Climate Action Plans compliant with IPCC methodologies. We help governments set ambitious yet feasible emission reduction targets and adaptation strategies.

• Environmental & Social Assessments: We provide robust technical support for infrastructure projects, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), social impact studies, and environmental governance frameworks.

• Sustainable Housing: We offer technical assistance for green mortgage products and energy-efficient housing solutions, working with both public institutions and private developers.

• Solid Waste & Water Management: We provide technical and strategic solutions for circular economy and resource efficiency, specializing in both urban and rural contexts. Our work includes developing specialized tools for water footprint measurement and rainwater harvesting, alongside implementing community water governance strategies. In the waste sector, we conduct value chain assessments, design comprehensive municipal solid waste management systems, and perform technical and economic feasibility studies for waste-to-energy and biogas recovery projects.

Innovation & Data Empowerment We specialize in data-scarce environments, envisioning a future where data is central to transparent and sustainable development. Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to generate data through secondary sources and our proprietary software development, including:

• Urban Performance: A sophisticated tool for modeling and evaluating urban growth scenarios.

• Suitability: A digital platform designed to identify the most suitable location for a given urban amenity, infrastructure, equipment, or housing development.

Trusted Partner to International Agencies CAPSUS is a preferred consultant for major international donors and development agencies, including the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), GIZ, the European Commission, and C40 Cities. We are recognized not only for our technical excellence but also for our commitment to organizational health, ranking 1st Place as a "Great Place to Work" in Professional Services (2024) and maintaining high standards for gender, diversity, and inclusion.

Our Value Proposition Our transdisciplinary team of engineers, public policy designers, economists, urban planners, sociologists, teachers, and software developers works as a strategic ally to our clients, ensuring that every project enhances economic, social, and environmental capital for future generations.