London-based global sustainability advisory and solutions firm Anthesis announced today the acquisition of purpose-focused strategic consultancy Given.

Founded in 2009, London-based Given works with C-suite decision makers to define, embed and activate purpose in their organizations to achieve sustainable, long-term growth, with a team consisting of more than 50 experts, and clients including IKEA, Lloyds Banking Group, Kimberly-Clark, L’Oreal, PVH, Aviva, Ocado, and PVH Group.

Anthesis said that the deal reinforces its “belief that purpose driven strategy combined with robust sustainability capability will help organisations and brands to build distinctive, impactful, high-performing businesses.”

It is the latest leading consultancy to become part of Anthesis alongside global purpose specialist Revolt, impact-led creative change agency Charlescannon, and growth and innovation consultancy, Progressive.

Stuart McLachlan, CEO of Anthesis, said:

“With our growth in purpose-led strategy and transformation, backed by our science-based expertise, we can help more clients move purpose from a ‘nice to have’ to an essential creator of business value. Given has demonstrated the power of purpose for many years with some of the world’s biggest brands.”

The deal marks the latest in a series of acquisitions by Anthesis, including sustainable business transformation-focused consultancy Revolt earlier this year, in addition to five transactions last year. The transaction also follows the announced acquisition last year by private equity investor Carlyle of a majority stake in Anthesis.

Founded in 2013, Anthesis works with companies, cities and other organizations to drive sustainability performance and develop financially-driven sustainability strategies, and currently has over 1,400 specialists in 44 offices across 23 countries.

Becky Willan, co-founder and CEO of Given, said:

“Purpose is the foundation of sustainable performance – purpose-driven companies attract and retain the best talent, are more innovative and build more trusted and distinctive brands. But unlocking the benefits of purpose requires business-wide transformation. That’s why we’re so delighted to be joining Anthesis, to offer unparalleled expertise and scale to support clients at every stage of the journey – from defining a true North Star to guide their business, to delivering real change and impact with the urgency the world needs.”