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WAP Sustainability acquired by SLR

SLR International Corporation is a leading environmental and advisory firm with a global presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. With over 4,500 professionals, SLR provides support to clients in the mining, infrastructure, built environment, industry, financial services, and power sectors.

Over the years, WAP has grown into a recognized leader in sustainability consulting, technical services, and ESG data solutions, with a strong emphasis on product sustainability. We’ve built a reputation for helping clients in the building product, packaging, textiles, electronics, and consumer goods sector meet ambitious sustainability commitments.

Since 2009, we have expanded to nearly 100 employees, creating a strong foundation for continued growth into new sectors and geographies. Joining SLR allows us to amplify that growth by combining our capabilities with a global team that shares our vision and values.

Joining SLR gives us access to deeper resources, broader teams, and global expertise – opening the door to larger, more complex projects and new opportunities. Together, we can deliver measurable, technology-enabled sustainability outcomes that clients increasingly expect, while staying true to the principles that have defined WAP.

William Paddock, WAP Sustainability Co-Founder and CEO commented, “Our mission has always been to Accelerate Sustainability Through Relationships. By joining SLR, we strengthen that mission and align with their commitment to Making Sustainability Happen. This collaboration positions us to lead in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape and drive meaningful, impactful change for our clients and the communities we serve.”

We are thrilled to begin this next chapter and look forward to combining our expertise, talent, and resources to help clients achieve their sustainability goals.

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WAP Sustainability Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List with 178% Three-Year Growth

NASHVILLE, TN, October 28, 2025 — WAP Sustainability, a leading provider of sustainability software, consulting, and ESG data solutions, announced its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The company ranked No. 2,392, achieving 178% growth over the past three years.

Founded in 2009, WAP Sustainability delivers sustainability consulting, software, an ESG data platform, sustainability management software, sustainability reporting tools, and ESG performance tracking that help businesses build credible, measurable, and attainable sustainability programs. Through sustainability analytics, data systems, and technology for ESG compliance, WAP enables organizations to turn sustainability ambition into measurable action and impact.

“Our growth isn’t fueled by trends or buzzwords—it’s powered by execution,” said William Paddock, CEO and Co-Founder of WAP Sustainability. “Clients trust us because we don’t just tell them what sustainability should look like, we help them build it, measure it, and manage it.”

Over the past 16 years, WAP Sustainability has evolved from a two-person consultancy into a global leader supporting clients across manufacturing, built environment, apparel, consumer goods, distribution, and healthcare sectors. Its strategic expansion has strengthened offerings across environmental data management, digital sustainability solutions, and software for corporate sustainability, enabling organizations to operationalize sustainability across their value chains.

“Our team has grown in focus and depth,” Paddock added. “Every changemaker here understands that sustainability is operational, financial, and strategic. The work we do has to create value and impact, not just reports and rhetoric.”

Inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list highlights WAP’s sustained growth and continued innovation in advancing sustainability as a core business practice. The ranking recognizes U.S.-based, privately held, and independent companies demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and meaningful impact across industries.

About WAP Sustainability

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, WAP Sustainability provides information, tools, and software that help organizations achieve measurable sustainability outcomes with clarity, credibility, and confidence. The company partners with businesses of all sizes to transform sustainability ambition into action. WAP Sustainability continues to expand its team of change makers and innovators, empowering clients across industries to make sustainability good business.

For more information, visit www.wapsustainability.com or explore the 2025 Inc. 5000 list at www.inc.com.

Media Contact:
Courtney Combs
WAP Sustainability
www.wapsustainability.com