South Yorkshire environmental specialist named one of the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025

Matt Travis, the founder of specialist environmental consultancy Enzygo, has been named as one of the UK’s best and brightest entrepreneurs by private equity investor LDC, part of the Lloyds Banking Group.

Now in its eighth year, the Top 50, delivered in partnership with The Times, celebrates the drive and ambition of UK-based entrepreneurs and recognises the important contribution entrepreneurs make towards shaping Britain’s economy through job creation, championing sustainability and embracing innovation.
 
Matt was one of three people who co-founded Enzygo in 2008, in a bid to help businesses to navigate their way through Britain’s complex planning legislation, particularly when it comes to understanding the environmental impact of planned future developments.
 
Since taking the helm as managing director, under Matt’s leadership, Enzygo has enjoyed significant growth and success, building a 100-strong workforce, which operates from its Sheffield-based headquarters with regional offices in Bristol, Manchester, Belfast, Cambridge and Cardiff.
 
Matt was recognised on the list not just for the impressive growth enjoyed by Enzygo but also for his commitment to investing in training and development, inspiring the next generation by delivering outreach work with schools and universities, as well as giving back to the communities served by the business.
 
This year the programme received almost 700 nominations, showcasing the exceptional individuals who are building successful medium-sized businesses right across the UK.
 
The business leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 for 2025 are making a powerful impact by creating jobs, making a difference in the communities they serve, championing sustainability and expanding internationally. They are also demonstrating resilience as they drive growth and develop new ideas to innovate and diversify.
 
The entrepreneurs recognised in the 2025 awards operate from 67 towns and cities across the UK and span every sector of the economy, whilst collectively they employ almost 10,000 people and generate combined revenues of £1.2bn.

Matt Travis, Managing Director, Enzygo, said: 

“Securing a place as one of Britain’s top 50 entrepreneurs is an incredible honour and one that would not be possible without the incredible hard work and dedication of the entire Enzygo team. Over the past three years, we’ve set ourselves some bold targets, successfully delivering significant year-on-year growth, as well as expanding our regional network. However, I also recognised that business success shouldn’t be simply judged on headline turnover and profitability figures but on the way it plays a role in making a positive contribution to society.
 
As environmental specialists, we have made a commitment, and we are on course to significantly reduce our carbon emissions across the business. We also recognised that our area of work is a highly specialised field, and we are actively investing back into the communities we serve by working with schools, helping to equip and inspire the next generation with the skills needed to succeed in their future careers.”

John Garner, Managing Partner at LDC, added: