What Envance does

Envance is a UK-based environmental and sustainability management consultancy founded in 2020 by Chris John and Erica Kemp and headquartered in Stockport, England, with additional offices in London, the East Midlands and North Wales. The firm delivers environmental impact assessment (EIA), ecology, biodiversity net gain (BNG), natural capital, carbon management, and GIS/spatial analysis services to infrastructure, energy, housing and public-sector clients. Notable clients include HS2, Sizewell C, the Environment Agency and One Manchester, and the team operates from regional offices supported by a national associate network of specialist ecologists and analysts.

The firm's underlying technology stack combines ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, R, Python, remote sensing and computer vision to produce data-driven environmental assessments and visualizations. Envance is also developing an in-house BNG software tool, which signals a move from pure consultancy toward a productized offering. The firm holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations, Construction Line Gold status, CIEEM membership and RISQS rail-sector accreditation, positioning it for procurement frameworks held by major UK infrastructure clients and public bodies.

Envance's business model is project-based consultancy revenue, augmented by the emerging software product line. With 20+ employees and a flexible associate network, the firm scales capacity on demand while keeping fixed cost base lean. Growth has been funded internally to date with no disclosed external investment, and the firm uses its accreditation portfolio and multi-disciplinary team as the primary wedge into tier-one infrastructure tenders.

Name

Envance

Legal name

envance Ltd

Website

https://envanceuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Envance is a UK environmental and sustainability consultancy delivering EIA, ecology, biodiversity net gain, natural capital, carbon management and GIS services to infrastructure, energy, housing and public-sector clients including HS2 and Sizewell C.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Sustainability Consulting Services

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Reporting (GRI/SASB/ISSB/CSRD) (EUAHAJAB), Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF), Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Management (BPABAAAF), Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) Program Development & Administration (AFAMAMAF)

Keywords

• Environmental consultancy
• Sustainability advisory
• Ecological surveys
• Biodiversity net gain
• Environmental impact assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Environmental and Sustainability Consultancy Services: Envance provides whole lifecycle environmental and sustainability advice to help deliver corporate or project objectives. Services include environmental assessments, strategy development, outcomes reporting, ecological surveys, environmental impact assessment, and sustainability consulting across various sectors including renewable energy, planning and development, public sector, and infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Envance is a UK-based environmental and sustainability management consultancy that provides whole-lifecycle environmental and sustainability advice to organisations and projects. Its core offerings include Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), ecology and protected species surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessment supported by proprietary optimisation software, natural capital mapping and TNFD reporting, carbon management, GIS and spatial analysis, and environmental compliance support across the renewable energy, planning and development, public sector, and infrastructure sectors.

Product overview

Envance is an environmental and sustainability management consultancy providing whole-lifecycle advisory services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of consultancy services centred on environmental impact assessment, ecology, and sustainability strategy. Key offerings include EIA coordination, biodiversity net gain assessment (with proprietary optimisation software), natural capital services, carbon management, GIS and spatial analysis, and environmental compliance. The consultancy operates across sectors including renewable energy, planning and development, public sector, infrastructure (including rail), and supports clients with TNFD-aligned reporting. The firm combines in-house technical expertise with a network of specialist associates to deliver pragmatic, commercially-focused environmental and sustainability solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Multidisciplinary environmental impact assessment services for planning and development projects, including statutory EIA coordination, chapter authorship, and public inquiry support.
• Ecology Services Comprehensive ecology consultancy including habitat surveys (UK Habs, Phase 1, NVC), protected species surveys, ecological impact assessment, and ecological clerk of works (ECoW) services.
• Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment Biodiversity net gain assessments, condition scoring, and optimisation using in-house developed software tools to help developers achieve BNG requirements.
• Natural Capital Services Natural capital mapping, ecosystem services valuation, and natural capital accounting using tools including B£ST, NCRAT, and Biodiversity Metric for assessing environmental outcomes and TNFD reporting.
• Carbon Management and Reporting Carbon footprint assessment, net zero strategy development, and Pledge to Net Zero reporting including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions management.
• BREEAM Advisory Services BREEAM Advisory Professional services at both design and site stages to help achieve desired BREEAM ratings for sustainable buildings.
• Environmental Compliance Environmental compliance management, permitting support, and regulatory advice for infrastructure and development projects including the rail sector.
• Natural Flood Management Nature-based solutions for flood risk reduction including wetland creation, river restoration, leaky dams, and floodplain reconnection assessments.
• Sustainability Strategy and ESG Advisory Development of sustainability strategies, ESG reporting frameworks, and alignment with TCFD, SASB, GRI, B-Corp, and UN SDGs requirements.
• GIS and Spatial Analysis Advanced GIS consulting, remote sensing, spatial data analysis, land and habitat mapping using specialist software and ESA data products.
• Environmental Data Science Data analysis, visualisation, and bespoke digital solutions using R, Python, and custom-built tools for environmental metrics and biodiversity assessment.
• Planning and Consents Environmental consenting, planning support, and strategic studies for government and industry bodies across transport infrastructure, renewable energy, and private sector development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced emissions by over 29% per capita while more than doubling headcount in 2021-22
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• One ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2022Envance supported One Manchester in delivery of the Green Employment & Skills Programme, offering two entrant level/trainee roles for people looking to start careers in environmental consultancy. The programme included creation of 125 supported green jobs targeting priority groups through flexible job placements paid at Real Living Wage.
• Environment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing working relationship with Environment Agency including site visits at Defra funded Natural Flood Management pilot projects in Norfolk. Also supported Environment Agency work on natural capital accounting including MSc dissertation project with Spains Hall Estate.
• CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvance is CIEEM Registered Practice, expected to be leaders in the industry exemplifying high standards while working with CIEEM to develop and shape future guidance and practice standards.
• Nature Tech Expo 2024coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLead sponsor of inaugural Nature Tech Expo 2024, an important event bringing together industry leaders to discuss how to harness emerging technologies to finance and deliver nature recovery.
• City and Financial Global (Natural Capital Summit)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibiting at 4th Annual Natural Capital Summit hosted by City and Financial Global, a must for anyone in environmental or finance sectors with interest in TNFD and nature finance.
• Supply Chain Sustainability SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze member of Supply Chain Sustainability School launched in 2012, providing free resources and assessments to upskill those working within built environment sector on sustainability issues, BIM, lean construction and management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SLR Consulting: Mid-sized global environmental and advisory consultancy with deep UK presence. SLR provides EIA, ecology, BNG, and sustainability services across infrastructure, energy, and development, closely mirroring Envance's service mix and customer base.
• Ecology Solutions: UK specialist ecology and BNG consultancy providing habitat surveys, protected species work, and biodiversity net gain assessments. Closely comparable niche positioning to Envance's ecology and BNG service lines.
• Wardell Armstrong: UK-based environmental, engineering, and planning consultancy offering EIA, ecology, BNG, and sustainability advisory. Comparable size and service scope to Envance, with similar mid-sized consultancy positioning in the UK market.
• Thomson Environmental Consultants: UK specialist environmental consultancy focused on ecology, BNG, and environmental assessment. Highly comparable to Envance in size, scope, and customer segments, often competing for the same planning and infrastructure mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with a sizeable UK environment practice covering EIA, ecology, climate, and ESG. Competes with Envance for large UK infrastructure and public-sector environmental work.
• WSP: Global multi-disciplinary consultancy with a large UK environment practice offering EIA, ecology, BNG, and sustainability advisory. Competes with Envance for major infrastructure (rail, energy, highways) and public-sector environmental work in the UK.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure and environmental consultancy. AECOM's UK environment business provides EIA, BNG, natural capital, and ESG advisory across transport, water, and development, often competing head-to-head on large framework contracts.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a strong UK environment practice covering EIA, ecology, BNG, climate adaptation, and ESG advisory. Competes with Envance in the UK infrastructure and development segments.
• Mott MacDonald: Large UK-headquartered engineering and environmental consultancy. Mott MacDonald provides EIA, biodiversity, and sustainability services for major infrastructure, with overlapping target clients in rail, water, and energy.
• RSK Group: One of the UK's largest environmental and engineering consultancies. RSK delivers ecology, EIA, BNG, and sustainability services across infrastructure, energy, and development, directly competing with Envance for similar UK enterprise and public-sector mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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