DMH Stallard advises Carbon Responsible on sale to Simply Sustainable

The transaction brings together two complementary organisations, creating a stronger platform to support businesses navigating increasingly complex sustainability requirements and reporting obligations.

Simply Sustainable provides sustainability advisory services and AI-enabled solutions designed to help organisations accelerate sustainable transformation and create long-term value. The acquisition of Carbon Responsible strengthens its carbon accounting, emissions management and data analytics capabilities, while enabling Carbon Responsible’s clients to benefi t from a broader range of sustainability services and expertise.

The deal reflects continued growth and investment across the sustainability sector as organisations respond to evolving regulatory requirements, investor expectations and the increasing importance of robust environmental reporting and carbon management strategies.

DMH Stallard advised Carbon Responsible throughout the transaction. The corporate team was led by Partner Emma Boorman and Solicitor Emma Lopez, with employment law support provided by Solicitor Eloise Brennan.

Emma Boorman, Partner in DMH Stallard’s Corporate team, said:

“We were delighted to support Carbon Responsible on this transaction. Bringing together two organisations with complementary sustainability and carbon management expertise creates an exciting platform for future growth. The deal reflects the continued strength of the sustainability sector and the increasing demand from businesses for specialist solutions that support their sustainability ambitions. We wish Hugo and the wider team every success as they embark on this next chapter with Simply Sustainable.”

Hugo Kimber, Executive Chairman and Founder of Carbon Responsible, said:

“It was a pleasure working with Emma Boorman, Emma Lopez and the wider team at DMH Stallard on this transaction. The team provided outstanding guidance and support throughout a reasonably complex process that required patience, commercial insight and careful navigation of a number of legal considerations. We always felt we had the counsel and clarity needed to make the right decisions and move the transaction forward successfully. I would have no hesitation in recommending DMH Stallard and look forward to working with the team again in the future.”

The transaction demonstrates DMH Stallard’s experience advising businesses, founders and management teams on strategic acquisitions, disposals and growth-focused transactions across a range of sectors. The firm’s Corporate team regularly supports clients through complex domestic and cross-border transactions, providing commercially focused advice tailored to their objectives.

As demand for sustainability expertise continues to grow, transactions such as this highlight the increasing importance of strategic partnerships and acquisitions in driving innovation, expanding service offerings and delivering greater value to clients.

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