International risk management specialist Apave has announced a significant expansion of its ESG operations with the launch of Apave Impact, a new subsidiary dedicated entirely to sustainability. The move is bolstered by the immediate acquisition of De Duurzame Adviseurs (DDA), a prominent Dutch consultancy specialising in decarbonisation and carbon footprint assessments.
Apave Impact is designed to act as a specialist platform for companies and public organisations navigating the transition to sustainable business models. The subsidiary focuses on “practical sustainability,” offering operational expertise in emissions measurement, ecological assessments, and the management of decarbonisation roadmaps. By integrating these services with the Group’s existing safety and risk methodologies, Apave aims to treat non-financial performance with the same technical rigour as industrial safety.
The acquisition of DDA marks a strategic entry into the Netherlands, a key European hub for green innovation. DDA brings over two decades of experience in supporting SMEs and public institutions, notably as a market leader for the “CO₂-Prestatieladder” standard in the Benelux region.
Philippe Maillard, Chief Executive Officer of the Apave Group, noted the strategic importance of the launch: “In the face of the climate emergency and evolving expectations regarding transparency, businesses need partners capable of transforming sustainability challenges into genuine performance drivers. The launch of Apave Impact consolidates this offering. Through the integration of DDA, we are reaching a new technical and organisational milestone in delivering practical sustainability. This merger reinforces our role as a trusted third party, which is essential for securing sustainable business models.”
Merel van der Velde and Lars Dijkstra of the DDA Management Team also welcomed the partnership: “We are proud that we can finally share this next step for DDA. Joining forces with Apave Impact gives us the scale, expertise and international platform to accelerate practical sustainability. Together, we see strong opportunities to combine our CO₂ and ESG expertise with Apave’s broad capabilities, supporting organisations in the Netherlands and beyond in turning sustainability ambitions into real impact. Above all, we are incredibly proud of our team, who are embarking on this new chapter with us.”
With the addition of the DDA team, the Apave Group now employs more than 100 dedicated ESG and sustainability experts across its international network.
