Case Study: ECP gains UK plastic waste market insight with Anthesis

US-based energy transition and decarbonisation infrastructure investor ECP sought a detailed understanding of the current and future UK plastic waste market

ECP, a US-based energy transition and decarbonisation infrastructure investor, required a detailed assessment of the UK plastic waste market to support its due diligence for a proposed acquisition of Biffa plc. They engaged the sustainability consultancy Anthesis to conduct this comprehensive market analysis and provide critical insights into the industry's operations and future potential.

Anthesis delivered an in-depth UK plastic waste market assessment, examining the entire value chain and evaluating the impact of new regulations. This analysis identified a significant future infrastructure capacity gap and provided ECP with the necessary market knowledge for its investment decision. The successful acquisition was completed, enabling ECP to further develop Biffa's plastic recycling capabilities, which process approximately 165,000 tonnes of plastic annually, and expand its support for the circular economy.

ECP

Tyler Kopp

Principal