News analysis
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Windfarm wins for RSK and GoBe/SLR
Highlands project one of the first to include a battery installation; North Wales offshore windfarm will provide power for half a million homes.
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SLR acquires Palmer Environmental Consulting in Canada
Canadian firm focused on the resources and development sectors is the latest purchase for UK-headquartered global consulting firm.
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AECOM offers UK ‘back to work’ opportunities
Roles will be offered for ESG consultants, landscape architects, bridge engineers, and energy project managers.
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SLR joins programme to get environmental professionals back to work
Partnership with STEM placement organisation is hoped to eliminate barriers following a career break.
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SLR acquires German supply chain audit specialist
ESG-oriented purchase continues acquisitive trend following SLR’s transfer from Charterhouse Capital Partners to new private equity investor Ares Capital Management.
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Global consulting market: all change at the top as climate & ESG drivers dominate
EA’s latest industry data and research report reveals emergence of the sector's own ‘big four’ as environmental & sustainability consulting market sees record M&A activity and solid post-COVID recovery.
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Purpose is key motivator for early career E&S consulting professionals
Environmental & sustainability early career professionals have their say on sector entry routes, job satisfaction, retention and the skills crisis in Environment Analyst’s latest survey.
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Sustainability Consulting Awards winners announced
Winners include Jacobs for transforming its internal net zero and sustainability performance; WSP’s game-changing acquisition of Golder; and RIO ESG’s role in developing an innovative AI-enabled ESG ratings platform
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Time for ESG to stand up and be counted
What is ESG’s role in delivering an equitable transition, given apparently conflicting pressures from the war in Ukraine and rising cost of living? Nick Cottam’s opinion piece features insights shared at the recent Environment Analyst UK Business Summit.