Sustainability and circular economy consultants form alliance

Peterborough-based sustainability and circular economy expert PPS Independent Consultants has formed a new alliance with another sustainability consultancy Oakdene Hollins. Both organisations have been actively working in the environment, resources and sustainability space for many years, with PPS also delivering the work of national plastics circular economy charity RECOUP.

Stuart Foster, who leads the group, says: “This is a win-win for the three organisations who’ll continue to deliver excellent science and data driven consultancy, project management and research projects for local, national and international clients. From resources management, re-use and recycling to carbon accounting, lifecycle assessments and sustainability strategies, this is an important time for all companies to understand and deliver on sustainability and circular economy aims and targets – and we can help them on that journey.”

PPS, Oakdene Hollins and RECOUP have each built strong reputations since the early 1990s and are now positioned as one of the UK’s most capable and knowledgeable sustainability consultancies driven by a team of experts and associates. PPS has long-provided strategic and practical support to the public and private sector, packaging, and waste management industries. Oakdene Hollins also brings particular strengths in the manufacturing, furniture and automotive sectors.

“Oakdene Hollins expertise is second to none and has proven itself time and again in helping businesses reduce their impact on the environment,” says former Managing Director Simon Scholes. “I’ve known PPS and RECOUP for many years and collaborated with Stuart on various projects. In my view, he’s the best person to take Oakdene Hollins to the next level at this time.”

Stuart Foster adds: “Building on the existing network of projects, customers and funders, the expanded team can now offer businesses an even more comprehensive, accessible, data and value-driven range of environmental services. The strengthened team will help UK and international clients across diverse sectors understand, implement and measure effective sustainability and circular economy strategies and programmes.”