WSP in Australia has entered into an agreement to acquire e2m, a Queensland-based ecology and environmental consultancy.
A business of over 60 employees, e2m has a strong reputation as a specialist firm that is renowned for blending deep science, technological innovation, customised systems, with people at the centre.
The proposed acquisition represents an important step in WSP's growth strategy and would create additional value for WSP’s clients across Australia through access to enhanced ecological, biodiversity, and environmental services.
e2m is recognised for its expertise in ecology and environmental advisory services, and shares WSP's commitment to helping clients address complex environmental challenges and deliver positive outcomes for communities.
Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Until then, WSP and e2m will continue to operate as separate businesses, with no change to the services provided to clients, partners and projects.
“This proposed acquisition of e2m is aligned with our 2025-2027 Australian Strategic Activation Plan to strengthen our position in core markets and expand capability to support high-growth sectors,” said Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, WSP in Australia. “We are excited about the opportunity for e2m to join WSP, as its expertise and strong client relationships are highly complementary to our existing business, and would deepen our ability to deliver more integrated, practical outcomes for clients.”
“Like WSP, e2m is focused on bringing together technical rigour and human acumen to deliver high-quality outcomes that help clients navigate project complexity,” said Scott Baker, Chief Executive Officer, e2m. “Joining forces with WSP would enable us to continue delivering the personalised environment and ecology service we are known for, while providing our clients with access to a broader network of expertise, capability and support.”
About e2m
At e2m, we deliver leading ecological and approvals advice across Queensland’s largest projects. Founded in 2015, we have grown a values-driven business of over 60 people, focused on achieving balanced environmental outcomes. We are known for our technical excellence, trusted partnerships, commercial mindset, and commitment to providing practical, efficient solutions that balance environmental and business objectives. With a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, approvals specialists and geospatial scientists, e2m combines innovation, scientific rigour, and practical industry experience to help clients navigate complex environmental challenges with confidence. e2m provides ecology and approvals services throughout the project lifecycle across the resources, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our service offering includes:
- Terrestrial Ecology – ecological assessments, biodiversity surveys, impact assessments, long-term monitoring programs, and management of terrestrial biodiversity values.
- Biodiversity Offsets – offset assessments, strategy development, offset site identification, landholder engagement, regulatory liaison.
- Environmental Analytics – application of remote sensing, bioacoustics, computer vision, image detection models, and advanced data analytics to improve project decision-making and environmental outcomes.
- Spatial Services – customised mapping, spatial analysis, data capture, visualisation, and geospatial solutions that support project planning and delivery.
- Approvals and Compliance – regulatory approvals, environmental compliance support, project planning, and ongoing environmental management from concept through construction and operation.
About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).
