FAIRFAX, Va. - (Business Wire) ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading global provider of carbon mitigation and climate change adaptation services to companies and governments around the world, was singled out as the leader in climate change consulting services by Verdantix, an independent business research firm focused on climate change, carbon markets, and corporate responsibility.
In its report, “Verdantix Green Quadrant: Climate Change Business Consulting,” the research firm evaluated the climate change offerings of 16 consulting firms. ICF was the only firm to be recognized by Verdantix as a leader in climate change consulting. Verdantix reported that “ICF International stands out from the pack…combin[ing] a long track record in climate change advisory, deep environmental expertise, business analysis skills and the capability to deliver engagements in energy intensive sectors and service sectors. These elements put ICF International at the forefront of climate change business consulting….”
Verdantix named ICF a strong choice for companies needing expertise in carbon management strategy and implementation, multi-regional carbon trading and offsetting advice, and climate change opportunity analysis. ICF was also recognized for its decision to implement its own consulting advice and become carbon neutral.
“ICF International has been advising the public and private sectors on climate change issues for more than 20 years, long before it was fashionable,” said Sudhakar Kesavan, ICF’s chairman and chief executive officer. “As a major provider of carbon mitigation and adaptation services to companies and governments around the world, we are proud to be singled out in this report as maintaining our lead over the many other firms who have entered the field more recently.”
ICF, headquartered in Fairfax, Va., provides climate change advisory services worldwide, including its offices throughout the Washington metropolitan area, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other U.S. cities, as well as international locations in London, Moscow, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, and Toronto.
Verdantix is an independent provider of business research and strategic analysis dedicated to helping firms understand climate change to preserve profitability and deliver shareholder value. The report, “Verdantix Green Quadrant: Climate Change Business Consulting,” is available on-line at www.verdantix.com.
About ICF International
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, climate change, environment, transportation, social programs, health, defense, and emergency management markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,000 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is www.icfi.com.
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