SLR Acquires SB&CO to Strengthen Integrated Sustainability Advisory Capabilities

Global sustainability consultancy SLR has announced that SB&CO officially joined the firm effective 28 January 2026. The acquisition strengthens SLR’s ability to deliver integrated sustainability solutions spanning strategy, technical advisory, and sustainability communications.

SB&CO is widely recognised for advising leading global companies on navigating complex sustainability challenges, combining strategic clarity with technical depth and impactful storytelling.

 

From Strategy to Story: A Complementary Fit

 

Founded by Nigel Salter and Penny Baxter, SB&CO builds on more than 50 years of combined leadership in sustainable business and corporate responsibility. The founders previously established and grew Salterbaxter, bringing longstanding experience in aligning corporate ambition with measurable sustainability performance.

The firm’s expertise includes sustainability strategy development, stakeholder engagement, governance advisory, and communications – capabilities that complement SLR’s technical and environmental consulting strengths.

 

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Expanding End-to-End Sustainability Support

 

With this acquisition, SLR enhances its ability to support clients across the full sustainability lifecycle, from ambition setting and target design through to implementation and reporting.

The integration reinforces SLR’s commitment to delivering holistic advisory services that combine strategy, execution, and communication under a single platform. It also supports the firm’s broader objective of scaling a pure-play global sustainability offering.

Commenting on the move, Penny Baxter and Nigel Salter stated that joining SLR aligns with their ambition to help build a global sustainability advisory platform capable of serving complex multinational clients across the full spectrum of ESG challenges.

 

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Positioning for Accelerated Client Impact

 

Over the coming months, the combined teams will integrate operations and expertise, aiming to unlock new opportunities for organisations seeking to accelerate sustainability transformation.

The acquisition reflects continued consolidation within the sustainability advisory market, as clients increasingly demand integrated solutions that bridge strategy, technical implementation, and stakeholder communication in a single offering.