OUR STORY
Born from conviction, driven by purpose
In 1995, three environmental professionals made a bold decision. Rather than watch environmental work remain a peripheral activity within large engineering firms, Graham Trusler, Ken van Rooyen and Digby Wells founded an independent consultancy exclusively focused on environmental and social solutions.
OUR HISTORY TIMELINE
OUR ESG PHILOSOPHY
ESG before it was trending
Long before ESG became an investment imperative, our mission statement declared our commitment: “To move from the world we live in to the world we seek.”
Nearly 30 years later, this remains our north star.
Modern businesses must deliver value to all stakeholders – not just shareholders. We’ve always believed that profit must coexist with purpose, that financial sustainability must serve planetary and social wellbeing.
Key ESG Pillars
Environmental stewardship
- Climate change scenario analysis and adaptation.
- Biodiversity conservation across 77 countries.
- Water management solutions from source to closure.
- 32 tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually through our solar installation.
Social impact
- People-centred approach in every project.
- Financial literacy training for local communities.
- 10,000+ hours of staff training annually (81 hours per team member).
- Addressing the disconnect between those causing impacts and those living with them.
Governance excellence
- Employee-owned company structure.
- Highest standards of corporate governance.
- ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001 certified.
- Client selection based on ethical alignment.
What Makes Us Different
Exclusively environmental. Deeply experienced.
Unlike environmental teams buried within engineering giants, we’ve built our entire identity around environmental and social solutions. This singular focus makes us sharper, more agile, and more committed.
Our Difference
Sector
Specialists
Independent
Experts
Client
Partners
Local Presence, Global Expertise
Offices staffed by local people, supported by international specialists.Ethical
Alignment
OUR PEOPLE
People change the world
At the heart of our work is a commitment to people. It’s people who can and do change the world – and people whose actions most impact our planet’s health. As an employee-owned company, we invest deeply in growing our team:
- Bursaries and internships creating pathways into environmental careers.
- Bright, energetic workforce traveling to extraordinary places.
- From the beaches of the Dominican Republic to the remote sands of Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Building an ever-widening sphere of impact and ever-lasting legacy.
OUR IMPACT
Measuring what matters
There’s no time to relax. Climate change accelerates, biodiversity collapses, inequality persists. Urgent action requires measured impact – not just words.
5,564+
Projects
completed
77
Countries
served
31
Years of
expertise
6
Regional hubs
across Europe
and Africa
5
of the world’s
Tier One
Gold Assets
1
Largest
infrastructure
oil & gas pipeline
development
1
Largest
constructed wetland
for passive
water treatment
LOOKING FORWARD
The next 30 years
The opportunities before us are almost endless. Climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequality – these are massive challenges the world must tackle.
One Key Element for Success:
Ownership by our staff and passion for the work we do. When people see the benefit of their expertise making a real-world difference, excellence follows.
Our company plays its part by:
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