ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has been named as an Environmental Services Leader in new research from independent analyst firm Verdantix.

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: Environmental Services 2024 report provides a benchmark of the most prominent environmental services providers in the market. ERM is positioned in the Leaders’ Quadrant and is highlighted as one of three firms demonstrating the most comprehensive environmental services capabilities.

The report points to ERM’s strengths in deploying innovative environmental solutions to deliver

sustainability transformation and notes its ability to support clients from strategy through to implementation.

Verdantix highlights ERM’s use of digital technology to enhance client value and project outcomes, giving ERM the highest score among all firms assessed in the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) implementation category. In addition, ERM is the only firm to achieve the maximum score for its air quality and emissions management capabilities and is commended for its strengths in biodiversity and natural resource protection as well as climate risk adaptation.

According to market analysis from Verdantix, the environmental services segment of the EHS market totalled almost $40 billion in 2023, and the overall EHS market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% to reach $63 billion in 2029. The report describes a growing market driven by the need for businesses to measure and disclose sustainability metrics, transition to net zero and build resilience to potentially catastrophic climate risks.

Jaideep Das, Global Leader of Services and Innovation at ERM said: “ERM has been helping clients to operationalize sustainability for over 50 years, and we are proud to see our combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities recognized by Verdantix.”

“As the report sets out, we are experiencing a dynamic and expanding market landscape for environmental services, as the scale of the sustainability challenges facing the world increases and businesses look for ways to accelerate action.

“At ERM, we will continue to work with clients and partners to seize the opportunities of the sustainability transformation, helping businesses to translate sustainability into commercial success, operational efficiency and resilience.”

Notes to editors

Verdantix assessed nine environmental services providers through a 58-point questionnaire, a briefing with their environmental practice heads and interviews with customers across a range

of industries. The analysis is based on the Verdantix proprietary Green Quadrant methodology, which provides an evidence-based, objective assessment of providers offering comparable products or services.

About ERM

Sustainability is our business.

As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business.

With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.  Learn more here.