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Carlyle Acquires Majority Stake In Sustainability Services Firm Anthesis
On June 30 th 2023, global investment firm Carlyle announced an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in Anthesis, a pure-play sustainability advisory firm. The equity for the investment will be provided by Carlyle Europe Partners, alongside contributions from employee shareholders and existing investor Palatine. Founded in 2013, Anthesis has built its brand on delivering ESG, sustainability and net zero programmes for over 4,000 clients.
Verdantix research finds that the number one priority for sustainability leaders when seeking ESG and sustainability consulting services is that providers have industry-specific expertise. The global coverage of Anthesis, with over 1,250 employees located across 39 offices in 22 countries, has helped it to serve industry-specific needs for corporates, financial services and the public sector. Carlyle’s investment will help Anthesis to scale beyond its current size, which will be important if the firm is to contend with large consultancies. Competition in the sustainability and net zero space is fierce, with offerings from the Big Four, McKinsey, Bain and BCG, as well as environmental consultancies and engineering firms.
Over the last 10 years, Anthesis has bolstered its sustainability credentials through a string of 19 acquisitions (see Verdantix Green Quadrant: Climate Change Consulting 2023 ). Notably, these acquisitions have enabled Anthesis to improve the depth and breadth of its ESG and net zero offerings. For example, in 2022 Anthesis acquired Climate Neutral Group, a Netherlands-based net zero strategy, GHG footprinting and carbon reduction services firm, to expand its net zero programme. The addition of Padd Energy consolidated its proposition with further engineering and technical expertise across energy consulting and decarbonization. Most recently, in June 2023, Wallbrook – an anti-corruption, investigations and dispute resolution advisory firm – was brought into the fold, providing specialist knowledge of governance, business ethics, human rights and M&A compliance. Since Carlyle’s investment, the Australia-based Ndevr Environmental, a leading sustainability advisory firm in APAC, has merged with Anthesis, expanding the firm’s position in the geography and continuing the busy run of M&A activity.
Guy is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. He currently leads research on circular economy software and services and supports research across several other ESG and sustainability themes. Prior to joining Verdantix, Guy was an energy specialist helping to optimize member experience, through which he gained knowledge of both operations and smart technologies. Guy holds a BA in Geography from the University of Manchester, with a placement year at the University of Queensland.
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Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, they seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. They do this by working with cities, companies, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. They develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative, collaborative teams across the world.
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