Environmental, Sustainability and TICC consulting

The UK is a great environment for businesses whose services ensure safe, secure, compliant and sustainable environments, through technical expertise, assessment, and monitoring.

This includes a wide range of consultancies and TICC (testing, inspection, certification and compliance) businesses – examples include: health & safety compliance, environmental compliance & monitoring, ecology, calibration services, building protection (including security and fire) and maintenance, engineering design, and surveying. 

What makes these businesses attractive opportunities for potential acquirors and investors?

Resilient demand 

Regulatory and legislative regimes drive strong and consistent demand, often uncorrelated to markets.

Consolidation

Many consulting subsectors are highly fragmented markets, with large numbers of small players, creating consolidation opportunities.

Strategic expansion

Acquisitions can help buyers enter new territories, serve new types of client, and broaden the range of services offered.

Recruitment

In tight, specialist labour markets, strategic acquisitions offer a fast track to building teams of expert consultants.

Positive impact

Many private equity firms are seeking platform investments or ‘bolt-ons’ that align with ESG goals.