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Equitix Buys Stake in Energy-from-Waste Platform Viridor from KKR
Mark Segal
December 22, 2025
Infrastructure investor Equitix announced the acquisition of a substantial minority stake in UK-based energy-from-waste operator Viridor Group from KKR, building on its current 35% stake in the company
Viridor operates the largest Energy from Waste (EfW) fleet in the UK, with 12 EfW facilities processing more than 3.5 million tonnes of waste and recycling a year, and producing more than 2,100 GWh of energy annually, enough to power nearly 800,000 homes. The company has set a goal to become the UK’s first carbon positive waste management company by 2045.
Viridor was acquired by KKR in 2020 in a deal valuing the company at an enterprise value of £4.2 billion. Equitix announced its first investment in the company in 2021, acquiring a 20% stake, and increased its position to 35% with an additional investment in 2023. The new investment includes a path to acquire up to 50% in the Energy from Waste company.
Equitix CIO Achal Bhuwania said:
“This transaction marks an important milestone, setting the path for Equitix to achieve a 50% stake in Viridor Group. It reflects our confidence in Viridor as a best-in-class waste-to-energy platform and a vital part of the UK’s critical infrastructure.”
KKR Co-Head of KKR EMEA and Co-Head of European Infrastructure Tara Davies added:
“Viridor has transformed into a high-performing, standalone British leader in waste treatment since its carve-out in 2020, delivering essential services to communities across the UK. The business is now delivering consistently strong operational and financial performance, alongside significantly improved health and safety outcomes.
Mark founded ESG Today following a 20 year career in investment management and research. Prior to founding ESG Today, Mark worked at Delaney Capital Management (DCM) in Toronto, Canada, most recently as the firm’s head of U.S. equities. While at DCM, Mark was part of the firm’s ESG team, responsible for evaluating and tracking the sustainability factors impacting portfolio companies, and assessing the suitability of companies for portfolio inclusion. Mark also spent several years in the sell-side research industry, covering the technology and services sectors. Mark holds an MBA from Columbia University in New York, a BBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto, and is a CFA charterholder.
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