London-based assurance provider LRQA has acquired U.S.-based EcoEngineers, strengthening its position in energy transition consulting and sustainability services.

Strategic Expansion in Carbon Accounting and Energy Transition

LRQA, a leader in assurance and risk management, has announced the acquisition of EcoEngineers, an Iowa-based consulting firm specializing in low-carbon production, carbon markets, and climate regulations.

Founded in 2009, EcoEngineers initially focused on guiding low-carbon fuel producers through complex U.S. energy regulations. Today, its expertise spans the broader energy transition landscape, assisting businesses with greenhouse gas (GHG) verification and sustainability strategy.

Under the acquisition, 120 engineers, scientists, auditors, and consultants from EcoEngineers will join LRQA. The move enhances LRQA’s capabilities in carbon accounting and regulatory compliance, supporting businesses navigating evolving global climate policies.

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LRQA’s Growing Portfolio of Sustainability Acquisitions

This deal marks LRQA’s fifth acquisition in five months, reinforcing its sustainability-driven expansion. Recent acquisitions include:

RESET Carbon – supply chain carbon management solutions
Ergon Associates – human rights advisory services
ELEVATE – sustainability and risk management consulting

Shashi Menon, CEO of EcoEngineers, emphasized the global reach and scale that LRQA brings:

"By integrating with LRQA, we gain the scale needed to expand our impact while staying true to our mission of ensuring credibility in carbon accounting and emissions verification."

A Growing Presence in the U.S. and Europe

The acquisition will strengthen LRQA’s U.S. presence while accelerating its entry into Europe, where sustainability regulations are rapidly evolving. With corporate climate policies becoming more complex, the combined expertise of LRQA and EcoEngineers aims to help businesses manage carbon risks and comply with international regulations.

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