Environmental Essentials has been announced as a finalist for the Professional Services of the Year Award at the 2026 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards, sponsored by Plinkfizz.

From its Staffordshire base, Environmental Essentials has grown into one of the UK’s largest testing, inspection and compliance organisations over 22 years, serving clients including the Houses of Parliament, the University of Oxford and Marks & Spencer. Four acquisitions since 2023 have broadened capability across asbestos consultancy, water hygiene, air hygiene, health and safety and occupational hygiene, with turnover rising by around 24% in the last year and further acquisitions already in the pipeline.

Professional standards run through everything. The firm holds UKAS accreditation and ISO certification across quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management. Quality Manager Rachel Rushton sits on HSE steering groups and contributes to the National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants, giving the business a direct hand in shaping national industry policy.

Stuart Elford, Chief Executive of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, said: “Environmental Essentials has built something genuinely impressive over 22 years, and the pace of growth they are now achieving through a well-executed acquisition strategy makes them an even more compelling business. The fact that their Quality Manager is actively shaping national policy in their sector tells you everything about how seriously they take professional standards. A very deserving finalist.”

The winners will be revealed at a gala awards ceremony at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Thursday 9 July 2026, followed by The After Party, a late-night celebration for finalists, winners and partners.

To find out more about the 2026 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards, visit staffordshirechambers.co.uk/awards