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ERM: Shaping a Sustainable Future

ERM is shaping a sustainable future with the world's leading organizations. Our purpose drives how we show up for clients and society—actively influencing, collaborating, and co-creating meaningful change.

Our Purpose and Legacy

50+ Years of Excellence

Since 1971, ERM has been a sustainability pioneer with a reputation for excellence. We draw on more than five decades of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social experience to partner with clients in defining goals and translating them into action.

Our purpose is defined through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inspiring collaboration with the world's most prominent changemakers to make a lasting difference.

Global Reach, Local Impact

Our Partners—trusted advisors to leading organizations across the globe—mobilize our team of experts across 40 countries. This global presence ensures we remain the leader in sustainability consulting while delivering localized solutions.

We continue to innovate and invest to ensure we have up-to-date capabilities and the broadest set of skills to support our clients' needs at any level of their business.

Our Core Values

Accountability

We take ownership of our commitments and deliver on our promises to clients and stakeholders.

Client Focus

Our clients' success is our success. We prioritize their needs and work collaboratively to achieve their goals.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of working together, both internally and with our clients and partners.

Empowerment

We enable our people to make decisions and take initiative in driving positive change.

Care for People

The wellbeing and development of our team members is fundamental to everything we do.

Transparency

We operate with openness and honesty in all our relationships and communications.

Our Organizational Structure

ERM's organizational structure is built around our Partnership model, which has been fundamental to our success for over 50 years. This unique approach ensures that our most experienced professionals remain deeply engaged with client work while guiding the strategic direction of the firm.

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Partnership Leadership

Our Partners serve as trusted advisors to leading organizations across the globe, bringing decades of expertise.

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Expert Mobilization

Partners mobilize our team of specialists across 40 countries to deliver comprehensive solutions.

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Continuous Innovation

We invest in capabilities and skills development to remain at the forefront of sustainability consulting.

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Client Impact

Our structure enables us to deepen our impact at any level of our clients' businesses.

Leadership and Governance

Experienced Leadership Team

ERM's leadership team brings together decades of experience in sustainability, environmental management, and business strategy. Our leaders are committed to maintaining the highest standards of business conduct and ethics while driving innovation and growth.

Our governance structure ensures accountability, transparency, and alignment with our core values. We maintain rigorous health and safety standards across all operations, reflecting our commitment to the wellbeing of our people and the communities where we work.

  • Regional CEOs overseeing EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific
  • Specialized practice leaders for key service areas
  • Ethics and compliance oversight
  • Health and safety governance

Strategic Partnerships and Growth

ERM's growth strategy combines organic expansion with strategic acquisitions that enhance our capabilities and geographic reach. We partner with leading organizations to accelerate innovation and deliver greater value to our clients.

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Technology Partnerships

Collaborations with Microsoft, Google Cloud, Workiva, and other technology leaders to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions.

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Strategic Acquisitions

Acquired specialized firms including Energetics, Element Energy, E4tech, CSA Global, and SustainAbility to expand capabilities.

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Industry Alliances

Partnerships with WBCSD, Climate Bonds Initiative, and other organizations to advance sustainability standards.

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Regional Expansion

Strategic partnerships in key markets including Guyana, Sweden, and Japan to strengthen local presence.

Innovation and Capabilities

Digital Transformation

We leverage cutting-edge technology including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to deliver innovative solutions for our clients' sustainability challenges.

Energy Transition

Leading expertise in renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, and other low-carbon technologies driving the global energy transition.

ESG Advisory

Comprehensive ESG consulting services including CSRD compliance, climate risk assessment, and sustainability reporting.

Global Events and Thought Leadership

ERM actively participates in and hosts major industry events worldwide, sharing insights and advancing the sustainability agenda. Our presence at key conferences and forums demonstrates our commitment to thought leadership and collaboration.

Industry Conferences

Regular participation in events like PDAC, WindEurope, GreenBiz, VERGE, and Mining Indaba to connect with industry leaders.

Webinar Series

Educational webinars on CSRD implementation, climate risk, net-zero strategies, and emerging sustainability topics.

Regional Forums

Investors Forums, Energy Summits, and Sustainability Congresses across EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific regions.

Client Workshops

Roundtable discussions and breakfast seminars bringing together industry leaders to address shared challenges.

The Sustainability Institute by ERM

Leading Sustainability Thought Leadership

The Sustainability Institute by ERM serves as our primary platform for thought leadership on sustainability. Through research, publications, and collaborative initiatives, we advance understanding of critical sustainability challenges and solutions.

The Institute produces influential reports, surveys, and frameworks that shape industry practices and policy. Recent work includes the 2025 Annual Trends Report, methane emissions analysis, and guidance on natural climate solutions for the voluntary carbon market.

We collaborate with organizations like WBCSD, Ceres, and the Climate Bonds Initiative to develop practical tools and frameworks that help businesses accelerate their sustainability transformation.

ERM Foundation: Creating Positive Impact

The ERM Foundation supports organizations sharing our commitment to a more sustainable and equitable world. Through the Future Fund Program and strategic partnerships, we invest in initiatives that address critical environmental and social challenges.

Environmental Conservation

Supporting projects that protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and advance climate solutions in vulnerable communities.

Social Equity

Investing in programs that promote human rights, community development, and equitable access to resources.

Research & Innovation

Funding groundbreaking research, including studies linking deforestation to disease and advancing sustainability science.