ERM
10,799 employees on LinkedIn Β· 1 known investors
ERM is a sustainability consultancy that advises corporations, governments, and other organizations on climate and net zero strategy, renewable energy, low-carbon operations, and sustainability transformation. It produces research such as quarterly trends and sustainability reports and convenes cross-sector groups on these topics.
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026ERM is a sustainability consulting and advisory firm that helps businesses address sustainability requirements across areas including corporate sustainability, net zero and climate change, decarbonization, renewable energy, environment/health/safety (EHS) functions, and nature and water solutions. Its work spans strategy through execution, including sector-specific decarbonization roadmaps such as one developed for the phosphate and potash fertilizer industry in collaboration with Systemiq, the EBRD and the International Fertilizer Association, and analysis of nature impacts in mining and metals tied to rising demand for transition minerals under a three-year exploration initiated by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Alongside client advisory services, ERM publishes research and thought leadership, including a quarterly trends report, an annual sustainability report, sector reports, blogs and a podcast series hosted by Mark Lee featuring ERM partners. It convenes the Council on Sustainability Transformation, a group of leaders from corporations, governments and academia, which has published a white paper on embedding sustainability into core business priorities. The firm also operates the ERM Foundation, which invests in organizations pursuing social and environmental impact.
Business model
ERM provides consulting and advisory services to client organizations on sustainability, climate and environmental topics, supported by published research and convened multi-stakeholder groups.
Latest developments
In 2026 ERM published a decarbonization roadmap for the phosphate and potash fertilizer industry with Systemiq, the EBRD and the International Fertilizer Association (July 2026), announced a collaboration with Carbmee applying AI to Scope 3 data (May 2026), partnered with Natcap on science-based nature and water solutions (March 2026), was named a Leader in sustainability consulting by an independent analyst firm (March 2026), and released its June 2026 Quarterly Trends Report and Sustainability Report 2026.
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Market position
ERM was named a Leader in sustainability consulting by an independent analyst firm in March 2026.
Technology
ERM applies data and AI-enabled approaches to sustainability challenges, including a collaboration with Carbmee to bring AI to Scope 3 emissions data and turn it into decarbonization actions.
Go-to-market
The firm reaches clients through its global network of experts and partners, sector-focused published research and reports, podcasts and blogs, industry events such as London Climate Action Week and Trellis Impact, and partnerships with technology and advisory organizations.
Businesses and other organizations seeking to meet sustainability objectives, including companies in mining and metals, fertilizer (phosphate and potash), renewable energy and other industrial sectors, as well as corporate EHS and sustainability functions.
Geography
ERM has people in over 38 countries and territories, with activity including European sustainability work and participation in London Climate Action Week.
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Key figures
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Timeline Β· 6
launches, deals, and filingsERM published a report on decarbonizing the phosphate and potash fertilizer industry.
ERM published a decarbonization roadmap for the phosphate and potash fertilizer industry, collaborating with Systemiq, the EBRD and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA).
ERM released its June 2026 Quarterly Trends Report.
ERM and Carbmee announced a collaboration applying AI to Scope 3 emissions data to support decarbonization action.
ERM and Natcap partnered to help businesses scale science-based nature and water solutions.
ERM was named a Leader in sustainability consulting by an independent analyst firm.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
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primary sources listed
- ERMerm.com Β· web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ERM do?
- ERM is a sustainability consultancy advising organizations on climate, net zero, renewable energy and low-carbon operations.
- Who are ERM's investors?
- ERM's investors include OMERS Private Equity Inc..