Environmental accountability is more critical than ever. Clients need clear, defensible insights into their past and present, defined and potential contamination to protect their interests and reputation.
In order to satisfy regulatory guidelines, conventional approaches to site assessments and remedial investigations rely on standard sampling and analytical methods that focus on determining the “nature and extent” of prescribed lists of regulated contaminants.
These conventional approaches may not provide the detailed information needed to effectively manage actual or potential environmental liability, such as identifying the nature, origin, timing, and responsibility for the contamination.
Evidence-based insights for environmental accountability
ERM delivers high-quality scientific consulting and expert representation to industrial, legal, and governmental clients. Our specialists in environmental forensics and chemistry help identify the nature, source, and fate of pollutants - from petroleum to anthropogenic chemicals - across diverse settings. With deep industry knowledge spanning chemicals, oil and gas, power, and transportation, we provide targeted & defensible forensic solutions. We also support transactions /acquisitions and divestitures by integrating forensic insights into due diligence, helping clients define existing contamination and allocate sources with clarity.
Database & Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Support
ERM transforms complex lab data into defensible environmental forensic insights. By managing diverse, variable-quality datasets, our experts uncover patterns through advanced statistical and spatial analysis - helping clients, legal teams, and decision-makers make confident, informed choices.
Forensic Chemistry Laboratory Support
ERM partners with an accredited lab to deliver litigation-grade forensic data through advanced analyses like congener-specific PCBs, alkylated PAHs, and hydrocarbon profiling. Our experts oversee method customization, quality control, and project-specific studies to provide reliable, cost-effective results.
Environmental chemistry and forensics services are typically related to:
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For additional, topic-specific details see our collection of Environmental Forensics Technical Notes
