ESG & Impact
Deep Expertise
ESG has evolved into a major commercial theme as organisations adapt to regulatory pressure, rising expectations on sustainability, and greater accountability for social and governance outcomes. Many of the most attractive opportunities sit in the platforms that enable decarbonisation, compliance, reporting, social delivery, and responsible governance for others.
However, not all “impact” markets are created equal. Investors need clarity on what is actually driving demand — regulation, cost savings, risk reduction, or genuine long-term structural change — and what is simply sentiment or short-lived political momentum.
We help investors cut through noise and ambition to back businesses where impact is inherent to the proposition and supported by clear commercial returns. Our work brings a critical, evidence-led view on which models create real economic value, deliver measurable outcomes, and have the durability to scale.
What We Cover
Our Expertise
We help investors evaluate the businesses that enable impact across sustainability, compliance, data, social infrastructure, and governance:
Sustainability & carbon
ESG data & analytics
Social impact
Governance & risk
Deal Spotlight
Think Hire
We delivered Commercial Due Diligence to support YFM Equity Partners’ investment in Think Hire, a relocatable renewable power business providing lower-carbon, lower-cost alternatives to traditional diesel generators.
Founded in 2018, Think Hire enables major contractors and infrastructure projects to reduce emissions while delivering clear operational savings, providing a compelling combination in a market shaped by Net Zero targets and rising sustainability expectations.
What we did
Our work focused on assessing Think Hire’s position within the rapidly growing market for hybrid and renewable site power solutions. Following the investment, Think Hire engaged us again for a strategic refresh project that built on the value creation themes identified in our original CDD.
Evaluated structural drivers of demand across UK infrastructure, construction, and renewables
Assessed Think Hire’s competitive differentiation, technology approach, and customer value proposition
Analysed customer adoption, satisfaction, and expansion potential
Quantified the addressable market for relocatable hybrid power and modelled long-term growth scenarios
Reviewed pricing dynamics, margin resilience, and the feasibility of the business plan
Having engaged with GCS during the commercial DD process of a successful PE fund raise and subsequently for a post investment commercial and market review, I found GCS to be elite-level operators. They have a clear and concise understanding of our business and operations and their analysis has proven to be a critical component in our operating strategy.”
