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| Company type | Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional services Assurance |
| Founded | 1984 (formerly part of the Lloyd’s Register Group prior to December 2021) |
| Headquarters | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Number of locations | Over 150 countries |
Key people | Ian Spaulding[1] (CEO) |
Number of employees | More than 5,000.[2] |
| Website | www |
LRQA is a multinational company, headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), which provides certification, inspection, verification, cybersecurity and advisory services. The company operates across sectors including food and beverage, retail, hospitality, renewable energy, transport, technology and telecommunications and financial services.
History
LRQA was previously part of Lloyd’s Register’s Business Assurance and Inspection Services division. In 2021, it was established as an independent business following its acquisition by funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.[3]
In 2023, LRQA appointed Ian Spaulding as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from September 1. Spaulding, who previously led ELEVATE and served on LRQA’s executive committee following its acquisition, succeeded Paul Butcher, who stepped down after five years.[4]
Acquisitions
ELEVATE (2022): An Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and supply chain services provider.[5]
Sustainable Assurance Solutions (2022): A provider of sustainability audits, consulting and training services.[6]
Ergon Associates (2024): A London-based labour standards, human rights and gender equality consultancy.[7]
StepUp Solutions (2024): A management consulting, advisory, training and audit provider based in Canada.[8]
RESET Carbon (2025): A provider of corporate and supply chain carbon management solutions.[9]
Core Business Solutions (2025): A US-based provider of advisory services and software for Quality Management Systems (QMS) certification.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "LRQA Appoints new CEO". 24 August 2023.
- ^ https://info.lrqa.com/sustainability-report-2023-lrqa
- ^ Saul, Jonathan (29 June 2021). "Britain's LR to focus on shipping with sale of division to Goldman Sachs arm". Reuters.
- ^ "LRQA Appoints new CEO". 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Goldman Sachs-Backed LRQA Acquires Supply Chain Sustainability Solutions Provider ELEVATE". 26 January 2022.
- ^ "LRQA increases Australasian presence with ESG firm buy".
- ^ "LRQA Acquires Human Rights Advisory Ergon Associates to Strengthen ESG Capabilities". 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Goldman Sachs Alternatives-backed LRQA acquires US firm - fourth deal in as many months - Insider Media". 13 February 2025.
- ^ "Goldman Sachs-backed LRQA Acquires Supply Chain Carbon Management Solutions RESET Carbon". 29 January 2025.
- ^ "Goldman Sachs Alternatives-backed LRQA acquires US firm - fourth deal in as many months - Insider Media". 13 February 2025.
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