Equitix has acquired a substantial minority stake in Viridor Group, a U.K.-based operator of energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities, from KKR.
This strategic investment builds on Equitix’s existing 35 percent shareholding in Viridor’s Energy division with the aim of owning up to 50 percent.
The newly acquired stake in Viridor Group positions Equitix as a major shareholder in one of the United Kingdom’s leading energy-from-waste businesses.
Viridor provides essential infrastructure services in sustainable waste management and energy recovery to local communities across the United Kingdom. The company operates 12 U.K. energy-from-waste facilities with two additional plants currently in development, processing 3.4 million tonnes of waste and recycling each year.
Through its innovative approach and advancement in carbon capture and storage, Viridor plays a critical role in supporting the United Kingdom’s transition to a circular economy and reducing relia
