Navigant (NYSE: NCI) today announced it has acquired Ecofys, an
international consultancy based in Europe with a leading position in the
fields of energy and sustainability.
The addition of 150 Ecofys consulting professionals enhances Navigant’s
capabilities and solution offerings, providing additional expertise in
the areas of energy policy, climate strategies and policies, energy
systems and markets, urban energy, and sustainability services. With
this acquisition, Navigant further strengthens and expands its position
as a leading global energy consultancy.
“Ecofys has a strong reputation as a premier provider of energy
consulting services,” said Jan Vrins, managing director and leader of
Navigant’s Energy segment. “The addition of Ecofys strengthens
Navigant’s energy solutions to our clients, creating robust capabilities
for governments, utility companies, industry, and new entrants to
effectively respond to and capitalize on the global transformation
within the energy sector.”
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Ecofys began as a pioneer in
sustainability consulting more than 30 years ago. Formerly a wholly
owned subsidiary of Eneco, one of Europe’s leading sustainable energy
companies, Ecofys’ work has led to prestigious honors, including the
2007 Nobel Peace Prize for contributions on the United Nations
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and the 2008 Erasmus
Innovation Award.
“We live in a world of rapidly changing energy demand and supply against
a background of significant climate-related and economic challenges,”
says Thijs Aarten, CEO and managing director of Ecofys. “Together with
Navigant, our deep, combined expertise in strategy and implementation
will enable our clients to adapt to the ongoing energy and climate
transition.”
Jeroen de Haas, CEO of Eneco Group added, “I’m pleased with the
acquisition of Ecofys by Navigant. Ecofys has been part of Eneco Group
since 2009 and has grown into an internationally acknowledged energy and
sustainability consultancy. Ecofys has delivered value to Eneco and I am
confident that with Navigant, it will continue to thrive.”
About Navigant
Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global
professional services firm that helps clients take control of their
future. Navigant’s professionals apply deep industry knowledge,
substantive technical expertise, and an enterprising approach to help
clients build, manage, and/or protect their business interests. With a
focus on markets and clients facing transformational change and
significant regulatory or legal pressures, the firm primarily serves
clients in the healthcare, energy, and financial services industries.
Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and
technology/analytics services, Navigant’s practitioners bring sharp
insight that pinpoints opportunities and delivers powerful results. More
information about Navigant can be found at navigant.com.
About Ecofys
Established in 1984 with the mission of achieving “sustainable energy
for everyone,” Ecofys has become the leading expert in energy policies,
climate strategies and policies, energy systems and markets, urban
energy as well as sustainable industries and services. The unique
synergy between these areas of expertise is the key to its success.
Ecofys creates smart, effective, practical, and sustainable solutions
for and with public and corporate clients all over the world. With
offices in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom,
Ecofys has been part of Eneco Group since 2009 and is dedicated to
solving energy and climate challenges. More information about Ecofys can
be found at ecofys.com.
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