Jacobs in acquisition mode to accelerate shift to high value solutions

With two sizable strategic investments announced in the last seven days - including a majority stake the UK’s PA Consulting - Jacobs is ramping up its tech-enabled solutions. FY20 financials point to resilient performance as CEO introduces ‘Focus 2023’ initiative

Accenture prioritises ‘the green behind the cloud’

COVID has been an accelerator for sustainability - both inside and out - for the consulting and technology heavyweight. Accenture’s Harry Morrison tells Environment Analyst why the firm is doubling its resolve in the space

Willis Towers Watson buys Acclimatise

Third largest insurance broker in the world acquires climate change advisory and risk adaptation consultancy Acclimatise

ERM investor OMERS reported to be considering exit

Canadian firm OMERS Private Equity is said to be weighing up future options for the global environmental consultancy ERM, in which it holds a major stake, including a potential sale which could value the London-headquartered firm at $2.5bn.

Ricardo and Mott Mac help water industry towards net zero

UK-based international engineering consultancies Ricardo and Mott MacDonald create routemap to help UK water industry reach net zero

Arcadis puts sustainable solutions at heart of strategy

Euronext-listed player’s strategic reboot focuses on growth opportunities associated with key megatrends including climate change and digitalisation, as well as it’s ‘industry-leading ESG rankings’

AECOM chases the high-margin holy grail

Environment Analyst reviews AECOM’s latest Think and Act Globally strategy and financial results ending September 2020

Landmark launches acquired RiskHorizon platform

Landmark Information has launched the environmental, social and governance (ESG) management platform it acquired from Anthesis

Atkins creates ‘digital twin’ for London

Atkins has unveiled a gateway to near real-time planning data for the Greater London Authority

Surbana Jurong acquires UK environmental design firm

Consultants’ Q3 results hint of an upturn with a long way still to go

Following the first six to eight months of pandemic-induced lockdowns and economic instability, the picture for some leading environmental consulting players features the tentative beginnings of an upturn.

Delivering the digital revolution in environmental management

A distinguished panel hosted by Environment Analyst explores how digital innovation is transforming project delivery and data management, disrupting traditional business models and accelerating the journey to net zero in a post-pandemic world

Insight Report: UK offshore wind and global export opportunities

We explore the opportunities available for environmental consultants to leverage their skills and expertise in the rapidly-developing offshore wind sector

Barnsley masterplan win for FPCR

Planning permission granted for a strategic employment site in South Yorkshire, following FPCR masterplan

Wellcome Trust bids for Urban&Civic

A source of patient capital suits Urban&Civic which is required to make substantial up-front investments to make sites suitable for housebuilders.

The LK Group appointed to brownfield framework

The LK Group has been awarded a place on the Your Housing Group professional services framework

Lower Thames Crossing DCO application submitted

LTC Cascade joint venture helps Highways England submit DCO application for the UK’s largest road project in a generation

Brexit not so bleak for environmental consultants

Environmental consultants may be less affected by Brexit transition than other business sectors. Will Hatchett, explains why

Archaeology acquisition for Wardell Armstrong

Wardell Armstrong acquires the business and assets of independent archaeological practice, Archaeological Solutions Ltd (AS).

DLA wins Tunbridge Wells masterplan

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has appointed David Lock Associates to advise on master planning for its emerging local plan

Anthesis sells RiskHorizon to Landmark

Landmark Information Group, based in the UK, has acquired the environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence platform RiskHorizon™ from Anthesis Group

Northumbrian Water extends Esh-Stantec contract

Esh-Stantec joint venture see their water and wastewater infrastructure framework contract with Northumbrian Water extended until 2025

RSK sets up rewilding venture

Rewilding and habitat creation business demonstrates the UK player’s strategic intent

SLR acquires Australia's KDC

UK-headquartered global environmental consultancy SLR has acquired Australian planning and development firm KDC, based in Newcastle, New South Wales.

WSP to advise on UK's first major carbon capture project

Carbon capture will soon be a reality in the UK and consultancy WSP is to play a key role in the development of the infrastructure

Microsoft and Wood collaborate on sustainable solutions

Global IT giant Microsoft is “actively collaborating” with the Scottish-headquartered professional services firm Wood to help clients position for the energy transition and deliver on sustainability commitments.

IMF predicts 'long and difficult ascent'

The Chinese economy is already bouncing back from the pandemic. For the rest of the world, says the IMF, it’s going to be a long, slow haul

ERM survey finds ESG gives firms the edge

A survey of over 50 leading private equity firms undertaken by London-headquartered global environmental consultancy ERM, suggests companies that have embraced ESG are enjoying a clear advantage in terms of value creation.

Affinity Water appoints river restoration contractors

JBA launches flood risk data service