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Sustainability is our business. Make it yours.
ABOUT ERM
OUR PURPOSE
WHAT WE DO
OUR PEOPLE
LIFE AT ERM
ERM is the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy
Since 1971, ERM has helped thousands of companies around the world achieve their sustainability goals. We’re always looking for exceptional people to join us. Scientists, strategists, thinkers, doers. People ready to work on meaningful projects – projects that will challenge, inspire and reward you like never before. It’s vital work – and we want ambitious people here, to make their mark and help us deliver the future of sustainability. We remain leaders in this space, even after 50 years, and we do it through a unique combination of strategic and technical delivery expertise – bringing together teams of sustainability specialists, with the deep knowledge and on the ground experience to operationalize sustainability and drive results at pace, and at scale to transform businesses.
Our ability to operationalize sustainability is what sets us apart from our competitors
Market Leader sustainability services HFS Horizons: Sustainability Services, 2024
#1 ESG & sustainability consulting capabilities Verdantix, ESG & Sustainability Green Quadrant, 2024
#1= breadth and depth of ESG & sustainability offer Verdantix, ESG & Sustainability Green Quadrant, 2024
#1 operational transformation capabilities Verdantix, ESG & Sustainability Green Quadrant, 2024
Top 3 climate change consulting capabilities Verdantix, Climate Change Consulting Green Quadrant, 2023
“ERM is a one-stop shop for large firms looking to navigate complicated and evolving sustainability challenges, at various levels of ESG maturity.” Verdantix, ESG & Sustainability Green Quadrant, 2024
“Deploying multi-disciplinary teams with touch points in boardroom strategy and in the field...” Verdantix, ESG & Sustainability Green Quadrant, 2024
“ERM deploys innovative environmental solutions to move the needle on sustainability transformation.” Verdantix, Environmental Services Green Quadrant, 2024
FY24 highlights
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INTRODUCTION
8000+ Professionals
50+ Years of experience
40 Countries & territories
150 Offices
70% of Fortune 100
55% of Fortune 500
We partner with…
Our purpose guides everything that we do and is used actively daily to help guide decision-making:
We shape a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations
means we are actively influencing, collaborating and co-creating solutions to the world’s most pressing sustainability imperatives.
aligns to the UN definition of sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
inspires collaboration with our clients, who represent more than half the Fortune 500, and society’s most prominent change makers to make a difference through our work.
“Shape”
“A sustainable future”
“With the world’s leading organizations”
By delivering on our purpose, in 2030 we will maximize our positive impact in support of the United Nation’s SDGs
ERM IMPACT AREAS
Climate e.g. GW of renewable capacity supported
Paris Agreement Tripling renewables pledge
Nature & water e.g. Hectares of land remediated; litres of water treated
Global biodiversity pollution framework target
Social e.g. stakeholders consulted
UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact
We will amplify our impact by through our commercial and strategic partnerships
We will continue to ensure that ethics and compliance are at the heart of our business operations
We pursue impact and growth across both established and emerging sustainability issues
What we do
Market driven priorities
Capital investment
Corporate decarbonization
Regulation and disclosures
M&A and transactions
Established services
Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation
Health & Safety
Sustainable Product & Supply Chain
Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change
Sustainable Operations
Capital Project Delivery
Mergers & Acquisitions
ERM CVS
Emerging opportunities (Voyagers)
Social & HR
Carbon Markets
Nature & Water
Strategic Communications
Powered by our business enablement platforms
Enabled by data & digital
Acquisitions bring new growth and innovation
Acquisitions are an important element of our growth strategy, bringing new capabilities, scale and expertise to our company – as well as fresh ideas and perspectives that drive innovation. Recent acquisitions include:
Our innovation engine keeps our clients at the cutting-edge of tech-enabled sustainability solutions
ERM’s digital products combine deep environmental and industry expertise with innovative digital technologies that leverage advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning, enabling clients to manage risks more effectively, make informed decisions that align with ESG objectives and ultimately help to achieve sustainable growth.
emissions.AI is a cloud-based artificial intelligence SaaS to enable companies to optimize operation of complex industrial facilities for lower carbon emissions.
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ESG Fusion is AI-enabled service that provides on-demand ESG ratings and analysis to help investment professionals make better decisions.
ESG Fusion
Know your EHS legal requirements. Anywhere. Anytime.
Libryo
Mine Assure is a SaaS application that consolidates industry standards into a unified framework making conformance management simpler for companies.
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Catching the wave – Seizing the opportunities of sustainability transformation
REPORT
Natural Climate Solutions and the Voluntary Carbon Market: A Guide for C-suite Executives
Implementing the CSRD: Preparing for a New Era of ESG Disclosure
GlobeScan / ERM Sustainability Institute Pulse Survey: Government Action
2024 Annual Trends Report – The Next Steps for Sustainable Businesses
Rate the Raters 2023: ESG Ratings at a Crossroads
We set the strategic sustainability agenda through actionable insights
ERM Sustainability Institute is our primary platform for thought leadership on sustainability. The Institute is to define, accelerate and scale sustainability performance by developing actionable insights for business.
What we do matters but so do our people
ERM fosters a high-performance high expectation culture that ensures continuous growth, innovation, and a thriving business while contributing positively to the sustainability agenda. Working on impactful projects, seeking out the difficult spaces and doing the right thing all require courage and you’ll be on a continuous development journey with: New avenues for ongoing professional, technical, and leadership growth Simple, motivational goals that translate into true impact Support to cultivate a growth-orientated mindset Flexible and progressive ways of working
At ERM we are growing sustainability leaders You’d be joining an amazing and diverse group of talent who live our purpose and beliefs everyday in a high-engagement, high performance culture where people can build their own career paths aligned to their passion.
Work on the most transformative projects with the world’s leading companies – delivering real impact on today’s sustainability challenges See a clear link between the work that you do and the tangible impact that has on sustainability and business outcomes Develop your expertise to increase your impact and explore opportunities for personal development and recognition
As part of ERM you will
The way we work allows clients access to the full breadth and depth of ERM’s expertise and helps them move forward on their sustainability journey, whatever their starting point We create business value, relying on our track record of delivery and depth of expertise that ERM brings that others cannot match
What makes ERM special?
ERM’s culture is rooted in three beliefs
We have tenacity to keep going until our efforts return exponential impact. Guided by the highest ethics, we work for the greatest outcomes. We turn everyday actions into lasting efforts because our accountability is to the clients we serve and the people and planet we sustain.
Impact ignites us
We pull together and foster genuine trust with a collaborative spirit which spurs us to act alongside our clients, as one team with common goals, to care for others and solve for good rather than mitigate for now.
Together we challenge
As global leaders for over 50 years, we’ve worked with the best minds, developing profound technical depth across a broad range of disciplines. Because of that, nobody maximises value like us. We assemble teams that tackle any issue from thoughtful planning to seamless execution. Our global and inclusive team is always ready to operationalise sustainability ensuring client goals become everybody’s gain.
Expertise is our superpower
DEIB
We are the leading global force in sustainability consulting, leveraging the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and deliver unparalleled solutions that positively impact our clients, our employees and the communities we serve. We’re already known and recognised for:
Becoming a celebrated sustainability employer and organisation of choice
Creating space where our staff reflects the communities we serve and all ERMers can do their best work, feel valued and recognised
Supporting inclusive sustainability programs and initiatives in communities served
Integrating and leveraging DEIB in ERM systems and tools
Establishing and measuring organizational and leadership accountability aligned with best-in-class DEIB benchmarks.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
We have an inclusive culture that values and celebrates diversity, with equitable opportunities for all to thrive and feel they belong.
ERM communities that focus on different topics: GLOW (Global Women) PRIDE EnABLE Caregivers Asian professional network Black professional network Hispanic/Latinx professionals network We are proud to globally support: Pride Carers week World Mental Health Day UN Day for Persons with Disabilities International Woman’s Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Our people are at the heart of who we are and at ERM we empower you to drive the kind of positive and meaningful change that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere.
We want everyone to know the contributions they make in creating a great place to work and bringing to life what we do. Sharing what led them to ERM, how they discovered their passion and the unexpected surprises that create our unique culture; this is our ERMers at their best, showing the incredible impact they have and how it constantly shapes a sustainable future.
Our ERMers share their stories in their own words
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Taylor Dillon Associate Partner, Nevada
Greg Ross Principal Environmental Engineer & Team Leader
Kara Diaz Climate Sustainability & Transactions Partner
Our people are at the heart of who we are and our culture of personal growth and impactful performance enables us to create both community and impact. ERM’s Growth and Performance Culture is a culture in which each individual is celebrated for their unique capability and finds belonging within a warm, vibrant and inclusive community. As part of their experience each person makes an impact and has the opportunity to continually develop expertise and progress in their careers.
These benefits are waiting for you
Our expertise We work on the cutting edge of sustainability knowledge, studies, methods and technologies, and build international and interdisciplinary expert teams for our leading international clients.
Attractive compensation At ERM we’ve designed our pay and benefits to reward our employees for their impact, commitment and expertise. Flexibility and choice creates a benefits package that’s individual to you. Start with fair, equitable and market aligned compensation and benefits. You can also take advantage of a wide choice of benefits that support you in life events.
Individual career development A commitment to accelerated growth through our career framework. Experienced Learning & Development Managers support your career with a personal development plan as well as regular performance discussions for your professional development with your line manager.
We take care of our ERMers mental health and wellbeing Our wellbeing hub reflects our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing. This includes access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellness support, Calm.com membership, specific local initiatives and wellbeing learning for everyone. Plus, the ability to join and contribute to an Employee Resource Group (ERG) and support the work of our ERM Foundation.
ERM Academy A culture of continuous learning and growth, enabled by curricula to support technical development and leadership progression including our talent and partnership development programs. Our Academy is the place to go for content created and curated in house, as well as access rich learning content through our partnerships with LinkedIn learning, get Abstract and others.
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