DNV expands sustainability consultancy with acquisition of Two Tomorrows
Published on: May 08, 2012
DNV, the international risk management company, has acquired Two Tomorrows Group, further expanding its sustainability consulting service capability across the globe.
Bjorn K. Haugland, DNV Group chief technology and sustainability officer, says: “This acquisition brings together two organisations that have been supporting sustainability as it has evolved over the last 30 years. Our vision of building a safe and sustainable future means we are delighted to invest in the expansion of Two Tomorrows and provide a unique power to build trust with environmental, social and governance management.”
The announcement comes shortly after DNV announced the acquisition of 74.3% of the shares of the Dutch energy knowledge company KEMA to jointly create the world-leading energy consulting, testing and certification company DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability.
Mr Haugland continues: “By joining forces with Two Tomorrows, we aim to become the trusted, independent experts in sustainability to global business and governments. I am proud that this experienced team has joined DNV, and I believe our unique blend of world-class risk and sustainability skills and knowledge will be unrivalled.”
Strategic fit
Two Tomorrows executive chairman Mark Line says: “Given our pioneering role in shaping the thinking around sustainability and corporate responsibility, becoming part of the DNV family provides us with a great opportunity to grow our business. It is a strategic fit, as we both share the same values and global commitment.
“We will continue to support companies and governments as they strive to meet not only the increasingly complex challenges, but also the growing sustainability expectations of the future.
“We are all aware of the continuing corporate scandals that undermine many claims about sustainable business practice. Working with our new colleagues in DNV, we will not shy away from telling the truth and advising our clients to do the right things in the right way.”
DNV will now look carefully at the two companies’ strengths to see how to expand operations in Europe, the US and Asia.
Two Tomorrows will become part of DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, one of the three companies within the DNV Group.
DNV has a global presence with a network of 300 offices in 100 countries, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. DNV serves a range of high-risk industries, with a special focus on the maritime and energy sectors.
Contacts
Karen Dodds
Project manager for Two Tomorrows integration, DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability
karen.dodds@dnvkema.com
Mobile: +44 (0)7795 035022
Stuart Brewer
Communications manager – sustainability, DNV
stuart.d.brewer@dnv.com
Mobile: +47 915 22 360
Mark Line
Executive chairman, Two Tomorrows
mark.line@twotomorrows.com
Mobile: +44 (0)7764 608356
Penny Adair
Senior PR consultant, ForsythWebsper
penny@forsythwebsper.com
Mobile: +44 (0)7967 047464
