(LRQA: London) -- LRQA and ELEVATE are joining forces to meet the fast-growing need for transparency and assurance around environmental, social, and governance standards (ESG). LRQA, a leading global provider of digitally-enabled assurance services, including environmental conformity assessments, will acquire ELEVATE, an industry leader in ESG and supply-chain services, to offer comprehensive solutions for clients as they navigate an ever-changing risk landscape.

Mutually beneficial for LRQA and ELEVATE

Combining complementary product portfolios and geographic footprints, with the opportunity to advance their digital offering, the group will be in an even better position to serve clients’ needs.

As innovators in their respective market segments, LRQA and ELEVATE will offer an expanded range of data-driven insight, advisory services, analytics, and best practice for sustainable supply chain assurance. With in-depth local market expertise, the combination will deliver brand and ESG assurance, cybersecurity, inspection services, and training across industries such as food, retail, electronics, energy, manufacturing, financial services, and apparel.

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