Alvarez & Marsal Launches EMEA ESG Practice to Drive Sustainable Business Transformations

A variety of services will be provided by the EMEA ESG practice, such as industrial decarbonization, performance improvement, CFO advisory services, and transaction verification

In an effort to incorporate sustainability into its core business transformation services, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) launched a new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With ESG-focused activist movements gaining popularity throughout Europe, the firm aims to help clients in improving their financial performance through sustainability.

In addition to A&M's existing services, the new EMEA ESG business will provide clients with complete solutions that take regulatory, compliance, and stakeholder requirements into consideration. The company wants to give its clients concrete results in terms of societal and financial value by incorporating ESG concepts into operational improvements. Leading the new wing is Will Rhode, a consultant with over 15 years of experience in ESG advisory. Rhode, previously a partner at EY and Boston Consulting Group, will focus on delivering high-impact ESG strategies linked directly to enterprise value and EBITDA. Antonio Alvarez III, managing director of A&M’s European practice, emphasized the growing demand for sustainability, stating, “ESG has long been a focus for corporates worldwide. Our practice helps clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements while integrating ESG into business transformations.”

A variety of services will be provided by the EMEA ESG practice, such as industrial decarbonization, performance improvement, CFO advisory services, and transaction verification. A&M expects to keep growing its workforce and capabilities in order to fulfill the increasing demand for business solutions that are associated with sustainability, even as it increases its focus on ESG.