Stonbury is a leading UK water and environmental sustainability specialist.
The national business, headquartered in Bedfordshire, has a 40-year heritage of working with UK water companies and environment agencies to deliver innovative, low-carbon solutions to maintain, repair and refurbish their critical assets, from drinking water provision to wastewater treatment, helping to protect supplies and extend asset lives.
The company also delivers nature-based solutions to help customers operate more sustainably and mitigate the impacts of climate change. These range from restoring rivers to increase their capacity to retain water and boost biodiversity, to implementing natural flood management programmes that include artificial wetland creation and river channel works.
Building future-focused solutions
LDC completed a significant investment in Stonbury supporting the business’ existing management team, led by CEO Trevor Hoyle, to continue to grow the business.
This will enhance its support for its customer base through expanding its range of water, wastewater and nature-based, low-carbon environmental services, through organic growth and acquisitions. LDC will also help the business to further expand into clean energy solutions.
We knew from the moment we met David and the LDC team that they were the right investment partner for us. Their relationship-first approach and extensive network of connections were important factors in our decision. With LDC’s support, we are actively exploring organic and acquisitive opportunities to expand our range of services.”
Science based carbon commitment
Stonbury has taken proactive measures to join the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a partnership between Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the UN Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The strategic move underscores Stonbury’s commitment to ensure its emissions reduction objectives remain consistent with the latest developments in climate science.
Strategic Acquisition
In 2024, Stonbury acquired Panton McLeod, the industry-leading advanced inspection and cleaning specialist of public, commercial and industrial water assets. The addition of the 50-strong Panton McLeod business serves to strengthen Stonbury’s position in the water and environment sectors and builds upon its rich heritage of supporting UK water companies.
Awards
Private Equity Deal of the Year
Central and East of England Dealmakers Awards 2023