The Chemical Industry is a 5 trillion dollar sector that touches almost everything in our world — from the food we eat and the clothes we wear to the way we travel. ERM works with clients ranging from petrochemical to specialty manufacturing and agrochemical/agrotech companies, helping them respond to increased social and investor pressures, decarbonize products through new processes or different feedstocks, and demonstrate improved environmental and social stewardship. Support ranges from broad strategic corporate sustainability to services that help with product stewardship, EHS, due diligence, and remediation. ERM collaborates with leading chemical companies and bodies such as WBCSD to shape industry-wide roadmaps toward net-zero, nature-positive chemicals across sectors.

Financial Services is at the heart of every economy around the world. Companies in the Finance sector and the organizations they work with are experiencing increasing pressure from regulators and wider society for greater transparency around the actions they are taking to integrate sustainability factors in their investment and ownership processes. ERM works across the investment lifecycle with all market participants — from banks and development institutions, to asset owners such as pension funds, insurers and sovereign wealth funds, and asset managers such as private equity and infrastructure funds. ERM also supports private markets portfolio companies across sectors and helps clients gain better insight into strategic risks and opportunities by making their impact transparent and measurable.

ERM supports mining and metals companies with permitting, social performance, decarbonization, and responsible operations throughout the entire mining lifecycle — from exploration impact studies to mine closure planning. This includes environmental and social impact assessments for new mines, water management strategies, tailings storage safety, biodiversity action plans, and community engagement in key mining regions. With deep expertise across minerals, metals, and natural resources, ERM helps clients navigate increasingly complex ESG requirements, meet stakeholder expectations, and integrate sustainability into their operational and strategic decision-making.

As the oil and gas industry navigates growing complexity and volatility, safe and reliable operations are more critical than ever. ERM helps oil and gas firms manage methane emissions and environmental risks, rethink health and safety strategies, and respond to rising stakeholder expectations and workforce shifts. ERM advises across the full value chain — upstream exploration, refining, pipelines, and LNG — supporting clients on environmental compliance, decarbonization planning, and the transition to low-carbon operations. Thought leadership and benchmarking data help EHS leaders understand the industry's current state and advance safety performance.

The Pharmaceutical Industry is vibrant and growing at a fast pace with a focus on accelerating the sustainability journey. Pharmaceutical companies are facing increasingly complex issues that are impacting how they operate now and plan for the future — challenges range from consolidation and pressures on operations to research and development effectiveness and continuous talent management. ERM has been supporting pharmaceutical and healthcare companies for decades to help mitigate risks and maximize business value as they deliver innovative solutions and optimize patient outcomes. Investor and societal demands are increasing pressure to demonstrate more responsible behavior and improved sustainability performance.

ERM leads the power industry's sustainable transformation. Innovative solutions are offered across all project phases — from renewable energy and traditional generation through transmission and distribution — ensuring a reliable, clean energy future for utilities and developers alike. The power industry is undergoing a fundamental, once-in-a-generation transformation in both structure and underlying economics. Market pressures driving change include regulatory changes, new market entrants, technology advancements, supply chain issues, operating cost pressures, asset hardening for climate resiliency, and a race to decarbonize. ERM partners with power industry clients to understand these challenges and provide both strategic and tactical solutions, including supporting capital investment, developing energy technologies, and reducing asset vulnerability.

ERM serves the businesses at the heart of the clean energy transition, helping clients decarbonize their business with renewable energy and storage. Clients include power producers, utilities, investors, banks, diversified energy companies, and large energy users, and ERM brings technical expertise in every major renewable energy technology — solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and more. New renewable energy projects must navigate complex interconnection processes, compete for land, flex to emerging regulations, secure broad support from discerning communities, and strike the right balance between price and contractual risks. ERM consults on climate strategies, market risk management and hedging strategies, and supports clients' execution of initiatives that move them closer to their climate goals.

ERM partners with leading industry organizations across technology, media, telecom, energy and infrastructure ecosystems to advance innovation, strengthen collaboration, and shape standards within and across sectors. Intense competition for land, materials, capacity, and talent is driving earlier planning, faster execution, and more resilient supply chains across infrastructure, manufacturing, and platforms. Rising expectations for transparency, local benefit, and responsible operations make stakeholder engagement and community outcomes central to project approval and long-term success. Rapidly evolving environmental, social, and digital regulations require companies to manage risk, reporting, and approvals consistently across jurisdictions and asset portfolios.

Independent assurance, verification, and certification services for sustainability disclosures, carbon market projects, and ESG reporting through ERM's dedicated CVS entity. ERM CVS operates as an independent assurance provider offering third-party verification credibility for sustainability and climate-related claims, carbon credit projects, and ESG disclosures aligned to international standards. Services include GHG emissions verification, sustainable finance instrument assurance, carbon market project validation, ESG data audits, and disclosure assurance — with dedicated teams and governance structures ensuring independence and rigour in assurance delivery across capital projects, carbon markets, sustainable finance, and corporate reporting contexts.

Advisory and technical services to help organisations shape, permit, construct, and operate sustainable and investable capital projects and infrastructure assets. ERM's integrated approach combines capital project delivery expertise with environmental and sustainability risk management, demonstrated through work on oil & gas global and EMEA capital projects and leadership of the environmental consortium for the UK High Speed 2 programme. Services span strategy development, design governance, construction supervision, and commissioning support, with embedded environmental and social compliance frameworks to ensure projects are both investable and sustainable from inception through handover and operations.

Strategic advisory helping clients supplement direct decarbonisation with carbon credit procurement, project development, and portfolio management aligned to net-zero goals. ERM's carbon markets expertise includes independent assurance and verification for carbon credit projects through ERM CVS, and access to carbon markets through the ERM Carbon Credit Portal. The service supports organisations in building diversified carbon credit portfolios, managing market risks, and ensuring integrity and additionality of credits acquired, enabling companies to achieve net-zero commitments cost-effectively while supporting genuine climate impact.

Consulting on circular economy strategy and implementation to help clients redesign products, services, and operations to eliminate waste and preserve resources. ERM works with organisations across supply chains, manufacturing, and product design to transition from linear take-make-waste models to circular approaches. Services encompass value chain assessment, product redesign for circularity, business model innovation, reverse logistics strategy, and implementation roadmaps that unlock resource efficiency, reduce waste costs, and create new market opportunities.

Advisory services helping organisations procure renewable energy and manage the financial, regulatory, and operational risks of clean energy transition. ERM provides comprehensive guidance on power purchase agreements, renewable energy contracting strategies, and market dynamics in rapidly evolving energy sectors. Services address financial risk quantification, regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, operational readiness for new energy sources, and risk mitigation strategies enabling organisations to secure sustainable energy at competitive costs while managing transition uncertainties.

End-to-end climate strategy and net-zero consulting, including target-setting, decarbonisation roadmaps, climate risk disclosure, and change management to embed carbon fluency across organisations. ERM supports science-based target validation, builds comprehensive decarbonisation value diagnostics, and delivers integrated strategy spanning emissions reduction, climate risk disclosure aligned to TCFD/TNFD frameworks, and organisational capability building. Services include scenario modelling, stakeholder engagement, disclosure reporting preparation, and transformation change management to ensure net-zero strategies are financially grounded, operationally executable, and embedded throughout organisational systems and culture.

EHS and ESG regulatory compliance management, auditing, regulatory intelligence, and deviation reporting to help organisations keep pace with evolving legal requirements globally. ERM provides proactive regulatory tracking, compliance assessments, internal and external auditing, and deviation management across environmental, health, safety, and sustainability regulatory regimes. Services leverage the Libryo platform for real-time regulatory intelligence across jurisdictions, enabling organisations to anticipate changes, assess compliance gaps, and implement corrective actions systematically and cost-effectively.

Sustainability and EHS data strategy, digital transformation, data infrastructure modernisation, and dashboard development to unlock business insights and support disclosure obligations. ERM advises on data architecture, governance, integration of legacy systems, and modern cloud-based data platforms to centralise EHS and ESG information across global operations. Services include implementation of cloud EHS platforms (such as Intelex), development of analytics dashboards, data quality frameworks, and integration with broader business intelligence systems — enabling organisations to measure performance, identify improvement opportunities, and meet regulatory and stakeholder disclosure requirements.

Integrated environment, health, safety, and sustainability management advisory, including system selection, deployment, and programme optimisation to drive risk management and value creation. ERM works with organisations to select, implement, and optimise EHS management systems and platforms that consolidate health and safety data, environmental compliance, and incident tracking across global operations. Services span system architecture, change management, training and capability building, and ongoing programme optimisation — with demonstrated capability deploying global EHS platforms (such as ESTER) across multiple languages and geographies to strengthen risk governance, drive cultural change, and embed safety and environmental stewardship into operational performance.

Strategic and technical consulting to help organisations investigate low-carbon energy sources, decarbonise operations, and develop new contracting strategies in rapidly evolving energy markets. ERM's energy transition expertise spans renewable energy feasibility assessments, energy efficiency opportunities, power market dynamics, and contracting innovation — supporting organisations to navigate technical, financial, and regulatory complexities. Services leverage deep sector knowledge and technical capabilities (strengthened through acquisition of Energetics, a climate risk and energy transition consultancy) to develop tailored energy transition roadmaps, assess technology options, model financial scenarios, and execute implementation strategies aligned to decarbonisation and business objectives.

Consulting to strengthen health and safety performance, culture, and management systems across organisations and complex operational environments. ERM advises on health and safety strategy, leading practice programme implementation, safety culture assessment and transformation, incident investigation and learning, and regulatory compliance — with evidence-based approaches grounded in research and benchmarking. Services span strategy and governance, operational programme design, leadership and management system development, and cultural assessment and change management — enabling organisations to reduce incidents, improve safety performance, and build sustained safety leadership engagement across operations.

Full-service sustainability marketing and communications agency supporting organisations in developing and delivering purpose-led brand and stakeholder engagement strategies. ERM combines sustainability expertise with marketing and communications capability to help organisations articulate and activate sustainability purpose, build brand differentiation, and engage stakeholders through authentic ESG narratives. Services include brand strategy and positioning development, messaging and narrative frameworks, content creation and campaign development, stakeholder engagement strategy, and integrated marketing and communications delivery — enabling organisations to leverage sustainability as a brand differentiator, attract talent and customers aligned to purpose, and build stakeholder trust and loyalty.

Sustainability due diligence and transaction advisory helping clients identify ESG risks and opportunities, expedite M&A processes, and realise sustained sustainability value post-acquisition. ERM provides comprehensive ESG due diligence across environmental, health and safety, climate, social, and governance dimensions — identifying material risks, opportunities, compliance gaps, and integration priorities. Services include environmental site assessments, regulatory and compliance review, climate risk and scenario analysis, supply chain and social risk assessment, and transaction support through closing — with dedicated expertise in portfolio transactions such as renewable energy infrastructure deals (evidenced by advisory role in Global Infrastructure Partners' Eversource offshore wind acquisition).

Strategic and technical biodiversity, nature, and water consulting covering natural climate solutions, biodiversity surveys, water pollutant management, and permitting for capital projects. ERM provides ecological assessments, biodiversity surveys, nature impact assessments aligned to emerging TNFD frameworks, water resource assessments, and permitting support — enabling organisations to understand and manage environmental dependencies and impacts. Services span baseline environmental surveys, impact modelling, nature-based solutions design, water management strategy, and stakeholder engagement — with demonstrated capability in nature impact finance assessment (such as Nissui's Impact Finance for Nature loan assessment) and support for evolving nature-related disclosure requirements.

Advisory on responsible management of products throughout their lifecycle, including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and sustainability performance improvement. ERM helps organisations assess product environmental and social impacts, manage product-related regulatory obligations, design safer and more sustainable products, and communicate product stewardship commitments to customers and stakeholders. Services include lifecycle assessment, hazard and risk assessment, regulatory compliance review, sustainable design support, and supply chain engagement — enabling organisations to manage product-related risks, meet evolving regulatory requirements, and strengthen brand reputation through responsible product stewardship.

Technical consulting on contaminated site investigation, remediation planning, and land regeneration to protect human health, the environment, and unlock portfolio value. ERM provides site investigation and risk assessment, remedial strategy development, regulatory compliance and permitting support, and remediation project management — with deep technical expertise in groundwater assessment, soil remediation, and brownfield redevelopment. Services leverage expanded North American remediation capabilities (strengthened through acquisition of Newfields Environmental Division) to support phase I and II environmental assessments, remedial action planning, ecological restoration, and land redevelopment — enabling organisations to manage environmental liabilities, meet regulatory requirements, and realise economic value from contaminated properties.

Sustainability reporting strategy and execution covering materiality assessments, ESG ratings engagement, and disclosure aligned to frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CSRD. ERM supports organisations in defining materiality, developing disclosure strategies, preparing reports and filings, and engaging with ESG rating agencies and stakeholders. Services span materiality assessment workshops, disclosure content development, ESG ratings readiness and engagement, audit support for reported metrics, and integration with investor relations and communications teams — leveraging ERM's partnership with Workiva to meet emerging climate and sustainability disclosure requirements and enable comprehensive, credible stakeholder communications.

Consulting on social risk, human rights due diligence, community engagement, and supply chain social compliance to help organisations meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations. ERM provides human rights impact assessments, supply chain due diligence aligned to CSRD and CSDDD requirements, community engagement and grievance mechanisms, and social compliance programmes. Services address forced labour and modern slavery risks, living wage assessment, freedom of association, indigenous rights, and stakeholder engagement — enabling organisations to identify and manage social risks across operations and supply chains while complying with emerging EU regulations (CSDDD and Forced Labour Regulation) and building stakeholder trust.

Sustainability strategy development and business transformation advisory helping clients create value-led strategies, identify competitive opportunities, and integrate sustainability into core business plans. ERM helps organisations assess sustainability materiality, benchmark against peers and best practice, develop integrated sustainability strategies aligned to business objectives, and identify value creation opportunities. Services include strategic visioning and roadmap development, scenario modelling, stakeholder engagement, business case development for sustainability initiatives, and transformation programme design and governance — with demonstrated capability in co-developing sustainability transformation frameworks (through WBCSD partnership) and supporting organisations in embedding sustainability as a core competitive advantage.

Advisory to build resilient, sustainable supply chains — from ESG due diligence and supplier engagement to Scope 3 emissions management and regulatory compliance with CSRD and CSDDD. ERM provides supply chain ESG risk assessment, supplier engagement and capability building, Scope 3 emissions measurement and reduction strategy, compliance programme design, and supply chain resilience assessments. Services address forced labour and human rights risks, environmental compliance, emissions measurement and reporting, supply chain visibility, and scenario planning — leveraging partnerships (such as osapiens for CSRD/CSDDD compliance) to help organisations build transparent, compliant, and sustainable supply chains that manage risk while unlocking efficiency and competitive advantage.

Advisory supporting independent assurance for sustainable finance instruments and helping investors and corporates align financing strategies with sustainability goals. ERM provides assurance and verification services for sustainable bonds, green loans, impact finance, and sustainability-linked financing structures, ensuring credibility and market integrity. Services include review of environmental and social criteria underlying sustainable finance instruments, verification that proceeds are deployed as intended, and impact measurement and reporting — enabling investors and financial institutions to have confidence in sustainability claims and companies to access capital markets while advancing ESG objectives.

Expert-led sustainability, environmental, and EHS training programmes — from off-the-shelf public courses to bespoke organisational programmes — to build capability and compliance readiness. ERM delivers training across sustainability strategy and integration, climate and net-zero, environmental and health and safety management, ESG reporting, and compliance topics. Services include public course offerings for professionals, custom programme development aligned to organisational needs and capability gaps, virtual and in-person delivery options, and integration with broader transformation and change initiatives — enabling organisations to upskill workforces, embed sustainability knowledge, and strengthen compliance readiness.

Strategic communications and visual design services helping organisations communicate sustainability programmes, change roadmaps, and ESG narratives compellingly to stakeholders. ERM provides communication strategy development, visual design, stakeholder engagement materials, and narrative development to support sustainability transformation and capital project communications. Services span audience segmentation and messaging strategy, brand and narrative development, visual design of reports and communications assets, and delivery across digital and print channels — enabling organisations to communicate complex sustainability and transformation stories in compelling, visually engaging ways that resonate with diverse stakeholder audiences.

Creating impact through our people and partnerships:

The ERM Foundation was established in 1995 to enable ERM and its employees to provide funding and professional support for non-profit organizations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world.

Our focus areas

The ERM Foundation invests in organizations and programs that create impact at the intersection of biodiversity, climate action, and investing in women and young people as agents of change.

• Protecting and restoring biodiversity (including environmental education)
• Improving access to low carbon products and services
• Investing in women’s livelihoods in the ‘green’ economy
• Improving access to clean water and sanitation

How we work

The ERM Foundation provides small grants and pro bono professional support for smaller NGOs and social enterprises for whom our level of funding is most impactful. ERM employees contribute their time and expertise, and arrange fundraising events to support ERM Foundation partner organizations.

The ERM Foundation Annual Review 2022

ERM has now published our FY22 ERM Foundation Annual Review, showcasing some of the work done in partnership with NGOs during the past year. Download the ERM Foundation Annual Review 2022

Standing Together with our NGO partners during the COVID-19 pandemic

In 2020, the ERM Foundation launched Standing Together, an award-winning fund to provide unrestricted funding and professional support to help some of our longer-term NGO partners navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and build resilience. 

AI-powered digital twin technology that provides actionable insights for energy and emissions efficiency, enabling real-time optimization of processes and plant operations. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to deliver continuous performance monitoring and optimization recommendations.

Automated, cloud-based platform that helps organizations know the EHS legal requirements that apply to their business in every jurisdiction, making law searchable and organized. The platform centralizes regulatory information and enables efficient compliance management across multiple jurisdictions.

SaaS solution that brings ESG standards into one smart workflow for the mining sector, enabling effective management and reporting of sustainability performance. The platform streamlines ESG data collection, management, and reporting specifically designed for mining operations.

An AI-enabled SaaS platform that provides on-demand ESG screenings, ratings, and analysis with a multi-dimensional view of ESG risk exposures, designed for private market investment professionals. ESG Fusion applies machine learning and advanced analytics to ESG data, ratings, and news to generate rapid ESG risk assessments and comparative analytics for investment screening and decision support. Investment teams use ESG Fusion to screen deals for ESG risks and opportunities, benchmark ESG profiles against peer portfolios, perform rapid due diligence assessments, and track ESG performance of portfolio companies — enabling faster, more informed investment decisions and integrated ESG risk management across private market portfolios.

ERM helps technology companies future-proof their operations, products, and capital projects through sustainability-driven transformation—balancing compliance, cost, and long-term value. Proven guidance you can rely on, built on decades of hands‑on experience helping asset‑intensive industries grow responsibly. Execute at a global scale - leveraging our global experience across data centers, manufacturing, and digital operations--to accelerate delivery and minimize risk. Confidence navigating complex regulations with deep expertise in national and local permitting and regulatory frameworks—reducing delays and compliance risk. Trusted by your peers who rely on us to support critical investments. Integrated expertise with access to multidisciplinary in-house experts across environmental, social, regulatory, and capital project delivery—so decisions are faster and better aligned. End-to-end support, from strategy to operations with our 'boots-to-boardroom' approach—from strategy and site selection through delivery, operations, and ongoing risk management. ERM helps TMT companies address climate risk, supply chain responsibility, and digital sustainability challenges. Embed environmental and social considerations early - reducing delays, redesign, and long-term operating risk across infrastructure investments.