Meridian acquires Sustainnovation Consulting

Meridian Associates, Inc., a leading provider of renewable energy, engineering and laser scanning services has completed the acquisition of Sustainnovation Consulting, Inc., a Concord, Mass.-based sustainability consulting firm. Sustainnovation's services address waste, energy, facilities and systems with business strategies that drive operational efficiencies, reduce carbon emissions and improve brand value and social responsibility. "Meridian Associates and Sustainnovation Consulting have a shared vision that is focused on integrating environmental stewardship, economic development and the well-being of people, today and for future generations," said Don Bowen, principal of Meridian. With this acquisition, Sustainnovation Consulting becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Assocs. Rob Howe, a co-founder of the firm, will manage the new division as its president. "We at Meridian Assocs. are extremely excited about the acquisition of Sustainnovation Consulting, and we believe our combined offerings are in line with the future needs of industry and the public interest to offset environmental impacts with innovative strategies that make good business sense." With the addition of Sustainnovation Consulting's comprehensive services, Meridian Assocs. enhances its portfolio to include energy strategy, efficiency, conservation, waste reduction and diversion, sustainability assessment and policy development, and frameworks for education and training.