ADI Analytics developed a comprehensive assessment of the methanol industry’s economic impact using both quantitative and qualitative metrics.
The client
Trade association for methanol industry
The situation
Trade association for methanol industry needed a structured, data-driven assessment to highlight the methanol industry’s economic importance for key stakeholders and policymakers.
ADI’s contributions
Impact framework development
Developed a framework to capture economic impact using a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics.
Economic modeling
Researched and modeled key metrics, including capital investment, direct and indirect job creation, average salaries, state and federal tax revenue, and broader economic ripple effects.
Stakeholder communication
Drafted a concise and insightful document summarizing findings and presented it to key stakeholders at a leading industry conference.
Key outcomes
- ADI’s work equipped client with a powerful tool to communicate the methanol industry’s economic value and support advocacy efforts.
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