We are delighted to welcome Jacob Hall to the team. Jacob joins our North West ecology team as a senior ecologist. Director Erica says, "Jacob is great addition to the team and we're excited to have him working for us". Jacob's experience includes habitat assessment, protected species surveys, and ecological mitigation. He has worked across…

We are very happy to welcome two new starters to Envance as we continue to grow our data scientist team. Earlier in November we welcomed Alasdair Smith to the team. Alasdair joined us as a Senior Geospatial Data Scientist and has skills in a range of programming languages and ML, and is experienced in data…

We are delighted to share that we will be exhibiting at the 4th annual Natural Capital Summit this week. The summit is hosted by City and Financial Global and will be held at the London Dockland Riverside Doubletree on Thursday 28th, November. There's a packed agenda and some great speakers and it is a must…

We have just held our Company 6 monthly review day, which was a really enjoyable event. Every 6 months or so we like to get the whole team together to review our vision and values, review our work, showcase our achievements, and foster collaboration among our talented team. It really was a packed day with…

Envance is excited to announce the appointment of Holly Smith as our new Director of Environmental Planning. With a wealth of experience in environmental consultancy across a range of sectors, Holly brings a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership to our team. Previously, Holly has developed and managed teams of consultants and their associated…

We are happy to announce that following our RISQs recent audit, Envance is now able to support the rail industry. Our team has a great deal of previous experience working with clients in the rail sector and we are now qualified to provide Core Operational Railway Services and Sentinel.

We are really pleased with our new head office! Due to our continued growth, we have sadly had to move out of our head office at Houldsworth Mill. The good news is that we have moved into a lovely new office in Acorn Business Park, Stockport, just off the M60 – please feel free to…

We were delighted to welcome Molly Meadows to the team this week. Molly joins us as an Ecological Consultant, with a lot of experience in field surveys and reporting, having worked across a wide range of infrastructure and development sectors including highways, rail and residential and commercial development. Molly will be working on project throughout…

Envance is happy to announce that we are the lead sponsor of the inaugural Nature Tech Expo. This important event brings together industry leaders to discuss how we can harness to the power of emerging technologies to finance and deliver nature recovery.

We are delighted to welcome Sam Hedrick to the team. Sam joins us as a graduate ecologist and will be working with the team to help deliver ecology projects throughout the UK.

As we enter our new financial year we are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of two exceptional members of our team! Congratulations to Paul Wolstenholme on his promotion to Principal Data Ecologist! Paul was one of our first employees and is an invaluable part of our team. He leads on biodiversity net gain and…

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our ecological teams in the North West and East Midlands with the addition of Chloe Noble and Lester Scott, who both join us as Junior Ecologists, bringing with them a deep passion for ecology and a commitment to making a difference in the world around us. Chloe…

We are delighted to welcome Michael Williams to the Envance Team. Michael joins us as Senior GIS consultant and will helping us further develop our spatial services, including biodiversity net gain optimisation, land and habitat mapping, remote sensing, natural capital mapping and outcomes reporting (to list a few). Michael is a highly experienced Remote Sensing…

Congratulations to environmental consultant Fraser Allen who has successfully completed the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) awarded by the Association of Project Management. The APM Project Management Qualification is a knowledge-based qualification that designed for project professionals looking to take their expertise to the next level. The PMQ provides a comprehensive understanding of key principles, such…

We are thrilled to announce that Envance has been awarded the not one but three ISO accreditations: ISO14001, ISO9001, and ISO45001. Achieving these certifications makes  an important milestone in our journey towards operational excellence and environmental stewardship. ISO9001 – Quality Management: Quality is at the core of everything we do at Envance. Achieving ISO9001 certification…

We are delighted to welcome Jonathon Cook to the Envance team. Having moved to the UK from his native Australia, Jono is now based in London and joins us as Associate Director in our environment team. Jono brings a wealth of experience in environmental assessment, compliance and project management to our team. Having worked on…

The Envance team celebrated winning Business of the Year (turnover Up to £1m) at Stockport Business Awards. The team donned their finest attire to revel in the glitz and glamour of the Stockport Business Awards, a fun-filled evening that celebrates excellence and innovation within the local business community, whilst raising money for good causes. The…

Envance is delighted to welcome Stuart Robinson, who has joined the team as Associate Director of Ecology. Stuart has wealth of experience and has worked across a range of sectors for a number of large consultancies. Stuart is based in the East Midlands and brings a range of skills to the team including: Habitat survey…

We are very proud to have been shortlisted in the Business of the Year (up to £1m turnover) category at this year’s Stockport Business Awards and are hoping to improve on our Highly Commended Awards in 2022. The awards, organised by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, are now in their 12th year and are a great…

Envance is pleased to publish our Company Report for the operating year 2022-23. This report builds upon the carbon reports published for earlier operating years, by including a summary of our trading performance and social, health and well-being actions. We are very proud to have met and exceed all our of targets for the year…

We are very proud to have been accepted as one of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management's Registered Practices, demonstrating our commitment to high professional standards and the delivery of the best outcomes for biodiversity whilst supporting a thriving economy. Registered Practices are expected to be leaders in the industry, not only exemplifying…

We are proud to announce that we support the Living Wage Foundation and have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer . Our head office is based in the North West, where 12.5% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage – around 367,000 jobs. The real Living Wage is the only rate…

We are delighted to welcome Sina Petersdorf to the Envance team. Sina has joined as our Office and Finance Administrator. Sina is an experienced administration assistant and has worked within different sectors including software and technology and the travel industry and is now looking forward to developing her knowledge of the environmental consultancy sector. Sina…

We are really happy to welcome Daniel Lines to the Envance team. Dan joins us a graduate ecologist based in our head office and has previous experience in a wide range of field surveys, data analysis, and reporting on both local and national scales. Dan has a particular interest in bats, and a developing interest…

Envance is delighted to announce that Rachel Barker has joined the Envance Team. Rachel joins as a Principal Environmental Consultant and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having previously worked in consultancy, for Natural England and for Defra. Rachel has over 15 years experience of managing and delivering environmental projects. Her technical experience includes…

We were delighted to receive two Highly Commended Awards from Stockport Business Awards. Representatives from the awards organisers, Clarke Nicklin LLP, visited our offices in Houldsworth Mill to present Directors Erica and Chris with the awards for Business of the Year (<£1m turnover) and Most Promising Young Business. Chris said, " I am really happy…

We are happy to publish our final carbon report for our 2021-22 operating year. A year in which we more than doubled our headcount whilst reducing our emissions by over 29% per capita, greatly exceeding our Science Based Target of a 2.5% reduction. Some of the actions we have taken to reduce our emissions include…

We are very proud to have been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Stockport Business Awards. The awards have been organised by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants since 2012 and are a great showcase for regional business, innovation and talent. We are delighted to have made the final shortlist as we continue to go from…

We are delighted to welcome Cherlana Bridgewater to Envance. Cherlana is a post-graduate student currently studying for an MSc in Environmental Consultancy at the University of the West of the England, Bristol. As part of her course Cherlana is undertaking a work-based placement with Envance.   Cherlana’s career aspiration is to become an Environmental Consultant…

Envance is pleased to be supporting One Manchester in their delivery of the Green Employment & Skills Programme.  We are happy to be able to offer two entrant level/ trainee roles for people looking to start their career in environmental consultancy. The Green Employment and Skills programmes includes: Creation of 125 supported green jobs ,targeting…

We are delighted to announce that this week we have moved into a new larger office space at our existing base in Houldsworth Business Centre. Although we maintain our support for hybrid working we have quickly outgrown our existing office and required a larger space to continue our growth whilst delivering our projects around the…

We are pleased to welcome Dermot McKee to Envance, who has joined as a Senior Ecologist. Dermot is an experienced ecologist who has worked across a range of sectors and projects for number of consultancies. Dermot has advanced skills in a range of protected species and habitat surveys and in ecological impact assessment. Director Chris…

As part of our pledge to net zero we have published our interim carbon report for our 2021-2022 operating year to date. As we are committed to achieving net zero we have offset our residual emissions by supporting a portfolio of project throughout the world that meet the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). You can find…

As we enter Week 2 of COP 26 we thought it would be useful to take a look at the goals of COP26 and what has been achieved so far. COP 26 has four primary goals of climate mitigation, adaptation, finance and collaboration, summarised as follows: 1. Secure global net zero by mid-century and keep…

We are delighted to welcome Paul Wolstenholme to the Envance Team. Paul is an experienced consultant with a background in ecology, environmental data analysis and developing bespoke digital solutions. His experience spans a range of infrastructure and development sectors. He has helped to develop innovative digital systems for a range of infrastructure operators including Network Rail…

The Government has published the Final Report of the Independent Review on the Economics of Biodiversity led by Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, which it commissioned in Spring 2019. This enormously important report brings together an understanding of ecosystem process and economic activity, and suggests that we must adopt a more sustainable lead approach by altering…

Envance has recently signed up to become a member of the supply chain sustainability school and is please to have achieved bronze membership. The supply chain sustainability school was launched in 2012 and provides a wide range of free resources and assessments to upskill those working within the built environment sector. The school focuses on…

The Prime Minister has set out a ten point plan aiming to kick start a green industrial revolution. Whilst the merits and content of the plan, for example the advancement of nuclear energy, can be debated, this must surely be a positive move, recognising and supporting the growing consensus for the need to transition to…

The Government has announced its intention for the UK to become the first country in the world to make Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) aligned disclosures fully mandatory across the economy by 2025. In a Commons statement the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the financial services sector was to enter a new chapter…

The Prime Minister has announced a package of measures aimed at helping the country to build back better and boost offshore wind power. Read the Government's press release here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plans-to-make-uk-world-leader-in-green-energy

The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposed approach and timescales for setting long term legally binding targets to meet its environmental aspirations. The paper advocates adoption of a systems wide approach to the natural environment and that include setting at least one target for each of the four priority areas: air…

Envance's in house Breeam Advisory Professionals are able to provide AP services at both design and site stages to help you achieve your desired Breeam rating. We are delighted to be able to be able to offer this service as providing high quality sustainable buildings is key to delivering a better future. BREEAM APs provide…

Following a slight delay due to lockdown, we have finally moved in to our new office in Houldsworth Mill Business Centre. Our new address is: Suite 450  Houldsworth Mill Business Centre Houldsworth Street Stockport SK5 6DS 0161 327 1 723

CDP has published its open source temperature ratings methodology, enabling users to translate emissions reduction targets into long-term temperature outcomes. The methodology gives visibility of forward looking ambition rather than past performance. Read more here

We have taken the plastic free challenge. For the month of July we have committed to wherever possible avoid using the following at home and at work: single use plastic packaging single use bags disposable straws disposable cups disposable bottles We are also committed to reducing our use of all non-essential plastics where there is…

We have added our support to the growing movement backing a green recovery by co-signing the statement to #buildbackbetter. join us by signing up

IEMA has launched a new EIA Guide for Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation, which comes a day after the Committee on Climate Change's report to Parliament, which highlighted the current failure to adequately address these risks. The guidance is based on seven key principles and sets out eight steps (0-7) that should be followed when…

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board has released guidance on the interconnections between SASB standards and the UN SDGS. find out more The Climate Disclosure Standards Board is holding a webinar on 29th July 2020, launching its new guidance on using CDSB Framework for climate related disclosures. Find out more

The Environment Analyst has written a short feature on Envance, our vision and services and our founders. read the article

We have continued to work throughout lockdown as we can provide a wide range of our core services remotely via various video conferencing and file sharing services. As lockdown restrictions are eased we are happy to undertake site visits and client meetings where this can be done safely in accordance with the latest Government advice. …

To recognise our first World Environment Day we decided to formalise our corporate commitment to sustainability by signing up to 'pledge to net zero'. This is a fantastic initiative that encourages environment sector organisations to demonstrate sustainability leadership by pledging their ongoing commitment to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. If you're not signed up yet…