Sale of LRS Consultancy to Anthesis Consulting Group

Deal Summary

Advised the management and shareholders of LRS Consultancy on the sale of the business to Anthesis Consulting Group.

LRS is a specialist environmental consultancy that works with businesses and organisations to improve sustainable resource management. Their consultants provide strategic advisory services and commercial research, as well as delivering action-based project management, implementing change and sustainable behaviours.

LRS enables better resource management by helping clients identify and mitigate risks associated with material scarcity in supply chains as well as addressing the requirements of carbon emissions reduction and climate change. Clients include Veolia, Viridor, SUEZ, M&S, Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Akzo Nobel as well as local and national government organisations such as Defra, Wrap and Zero Waste Scotland.

Anthesis is a specialist global consultancy and sustainability activator, driving performance through sustainability. Founded on the belief that commercial success and sustainability go hand in hand. Since establishing in 2013, Anthesis Group has grown to more than 500 experts, through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. They provide commercially-driven consultancy, underpinned by technical experience delivered by teams across the world.

The business operates in the UK, US, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. It works with some of the world’s leading brands including Cisco, Reckitt Benckiser, Barclays, Diageo and The World Wildlife Fund. It has recently secured investment from Palatine Private Equity a mid-market private equity firm.

Headpoint works with a range of companies providing sustainability solutions particularly involving circular economy business models.