Ecological restoration company Resource EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. Solutions announced today a significant investment from leading private equity investors Onex and KKR. Onex joins as a new investor, while KKR is returning as an existing investor in RES.
RES, with a stated mission to “restore a resilient earth for a modern world, project by project,” provides solutions for environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. mitigation, stormwater, water quality, and climate and flooding resilience, utilizing an operating model designed to deliver ecological uplift. The company designs, builds and sustains sites that preserve the environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. balance, lifting impaired ecosystems into restored health and ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Robert Antablin and Ken Mehlman, Co-Heads of KKR Global Impact, said:
“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with RES and support them, alongside Onex Partners, on their mission to help communities navigate the impacts of climate change. While we have made great progress since KKR’s initial investment in helping to establish RES as an industry leader while growing the company’s operations, capabilities and team, we are looking forward to even more growth ahead.”
According to RES, the investments will help fund the firm’s continued growth. Darrell Whitley, RES President and CEO, said:
“We could not be more excited to have these two firms backing us. In our first 14 years, we’ve proven that ecological restoration can be trusted to improve and preserve the environment in balance with human progress. Today, RES is the environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. employer of choice. With the backing of Onex Partners and KKR, we will continue to invest in talent and capabilities, and grow into new markets and new communities. Our access to additional investment capital will also help us to continue with product line expansion into coastal resiliency, large scale water quality projects, new mitigation banks, and carbon solutions.”
Amir Motamedi, Managing Director, Onex Partners, added:
“RES is the nation’s leading provider of nature-based solutions and green infrastructure thanks to the contributions of every team member at the company. With its strong culture and can-do spirit, we’re confident RES will continue its growth trajectory both organically and through acquisitions. We are delighted to be partnered with Darrell, the entire RES team and KKR during this next chapter.”
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