ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services

What ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services does

ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services is a privately held Canadian-founded environmental data and workflow software company that provides critical environmental and historical property risk information across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The firm operates the ERIS Power Suite, an integrated SaaS and data platform comprising ERIS Xplorer (interactive geospatial visualization), ERIS Direct (real-time subscription search), Scriva (collaborative report writing with AI-assisted writing), the ERIS Mobile App (first fully integrated field due diligence app), and tools such as Figure Creator, Vapor Screening (ASTM E2600-22), and Pinpoint. Underlying data assets include over 1 million historic Fire Insurance Maps, millions of aggregated federal/state/provincial/local environmental records, and a ClimateCheck partnership powering property-level climate risk scoring.

The company generates revenue through a hybrid model combining transactional pay-as-you-go database reports (e.g., $95 per database report, $140–$880 for E1–E6 report packages, $335 for Chain of Title, $375 for ASTM-compliant Environmental Lien Searches), plus recurring subscriptions via ERIS Direct and Scriva. Distribution is omnichannel: self-serve online ordering, mobile apps, ERIS Direct and Scriva SaaS portals, a US regional account management team covering all major regions, dedicated lender solutions and national accounts sales, and Canadian sales coverage out of Toronto.

ERIS primarily serves environmental consulting firms conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527-21 and CSA-compliant), alongside legal firms, real estate appraisers, developers, financial institutions and insurance companies, and municipal/government agencies. Named customers include Arcadis, Stantec, Ramboll Environ, AMEC Foster Wheeler, Trinity Consultants, WWC Engineering, and Public Works & Government Services Canada. Operations are headquartered in Austin, Texas with the Canadian base in Toronto, and the firm employs 51–100 people; ERIS completed the acquisition of Toxics Targeting in February 2025 and resolved a longstanding competitor lawsuit with EDR/Sanborn Maps in May 2025.

Name

ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services

Legal name

ERIS Information Inc.

Website

https://erisinfo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services provides environmental risk data, historical property research, and integrated SaaS workflow tools for Phase I ESAs across the US, Canada, and Mexico, serving environmental consultants, legal firms, lenders, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Risk Data & Property Due Diligence

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Advisory (BPAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Environmental risk data
• Property due diligence
• Phase I ESA reports
• Historical property records
• Environmental site assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. ERIS Direct Subscription: Annual or short-term/project-based subscriptions with tiered pricing based on usage and number of searches. Pay upfront for discount or billed monthly.
2. Scriva Subscription: SaaS subscription with transparent pricing, no hidden costs, stress-free onboarding. Unlimited users and templates included.
3. Database Reports: One-time purchase of database reports at $95 per report. Includes ASTM/AAI-standard multiple radius database reports meeting Phase I ESA requirements.
4. Report Packages (E1-E6): Bundled product packages ranging from $140-$880, combining database reports with historical products like Fire Insurance Maps, aerials, topographic maps, city directories, environmental lien searches, and chain of title reports.
5. Environmental Lien Search Reports: One-time search fees: ASTM E1527-21 Compliant ELS $375, Current Owner ELS $145, or bundled with Chain of Title at $550 or $345.
6. Climate Risk Assessment: $135 per report when added to ERIS packages, or standalone order. Powered by ClimateCheck partnership.
7. Historical Products: Individual purchases of Fire Insurance Maps ($180 with database report), Topographic Maps ($95), Historical Aerials ($95), City Directories ($95-$150).
8. ERIS Mobile App: Free mobile application; revenue generated through increased platform usage and data orders via the app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ERIS provides environmental risk and historical property data, database reports, and software solutions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and property due diligence. Its product portfolio centers on the ERIS Power Suite, an integrated platform combining ASTM/AAI/CSA-compliant Database Reports with tools such as ERIS Xplorer (interactive mapping), ERIS Direct (real-time subscription search), Scriva (collaborative report writing SaaS), the ERIS Mobile App (on-site data collection), and historical products including Fire Insurance Maps, Topographic Maps, Aerials, and City Directories.

Product overview

ERIS provides environmental and property due diligence data, historical information, and software solutions across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The product portfolio centers on the ERIS Power Suite, a platform architecture combining Database Reports (ASTM/AAI-compliant Phase I ESA reports) with multiple integrated tools: ERIS Xplorer (interactive data visualization and analysis platform), ERIS Direct (online subscription service for real-time searches), and Scriva (collaborative report writing SaaS with unlimited users/templates). Supporting applications include Mobile App (field data collection), Figure Creator (report figure generation), Vapor Screening Tool (ASTM E2600-22 vapor assessment), and Pinpoint (database record customization). Historical products include Fire Insurance Maps (1M+ maps), Topographic Maps, Historical Aerials, and City Directories (now integrated into Xplorer). Specialty reports include NEPA Report, Physical Setting Report, Climate Risk Assessment (via ClimateCheck®), Environmental Lien Searches, Chain of Titles, and Report Packages (E1-E6). The platform is designed for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and serves environmental consultants, legal firms, real estate appraisers, developers, financial institutions, and municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scriva: Innovative report-writing platform that streamlines report writing, collaboration, document collection, and project management through ERIS workflow integration.
• ERIS Direct
• Pinpoint
• Vapor Screening Tool
• ERIS Mobile App

Products and services

• Database Reports Records review of government, state, and municipal environmental data for any U.S. property; multiple radius database report meeting ASTM and AAI standards with Express Preview Report available within minutes of ordering. Priced at $95 per report.
• Report Packages (E1-E6) Bundled product packages (E1 at $140-$180 through E6 at $625-$880) combining Database Reports with various historical products including Fire Insurance Maps, Aerials, Topographic Maps, City Directories, Environmental Lien Searches, and Chain of Titles for Phase I ESA needs.
• Custom Area/Corridor Reports Custom radius reports for large or irregularly shaped sites, and corridor reports for linear properties such as railroads, pipelines, roads, or utility corridors. Quote-based pricing provided within 1 business day.
• NEPA Report National Environmental Policy Act compliance report evaluating potential effects on natural and cultural resources including wildlife refuges, historical sites, sensitive receptors, and federal regulatory data.
• Physical Setting Report (PSR) Comprehensive site physical environment report including topography, surface topology, hydrology, geology, soil characteristics, oil and gas wells, water wells, public water systems, and radon data. Available as $50 add-on ($145 total with Database Report).

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in Phase I ESA report writing time - from 20 hours to 10 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ClimateCheckcoreTechnology or IntegrationERIS partners with ClimateCheck to provide integrated climate risk assessment reports within the ERIS platform. ClimateCheck aggregates over 50 climate simulations from peer-reviewed government and academic sources to deliver property-specific physical risk analysis for hazards including heat, drought, fire, coastal and inland flood over a 5-40 year timeframe. Reports are accessible in Xplorer and Scriva.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Environmental Data Resources (EDR): EDR is ERIS's primary direct competitor in environmental risk data and Phase I ESA database reports. The two companies have historically competed head-to-head for the same environmental consultants, lenders, and law firm customers in the US market, and were involved in a longstanding lawsuit over Sanborn maps that resolved in 2025.
• Sanborn Map Company: Sanborn provides historic fire insurance maps and aerial imagery used in Phase I ESAs, directly competing with ERIS's 1M+ Fire Insurance Maps collection. Acquired by EDR, Sanborn's map assets are the historical data backbone of ERIS's principal rival.
• Toxics Targeting: Toxics Targeting provided environmental risk databases and was acquired by ERIS in February 2025. Historically a direct peer in environmental records research for hazardous waste sites; now an integrated brand within the ERIS portfolio.
• GeoSearch: GeoSearch provides environmental risk data and historical research used in Phase I ESAs, competing directly with ERIS in database reports, historical aerials, and topographic maps across the US market.

Broad incumbents

• LightBox: LightBox is a broader CRE intelligence and property data platform serving appraisal, lending, and environmental workflows. While not a specialist in environmental risk like ERIS, it competes for the same lender and appraiser budget with adjacent property data and risk analytics products.
• First American Data & Analytics (DataTree): DataTree by First American provides property data, title history, and lien information — overlapping with ERIS's Chain of Title, Environmental Lien Search, and Updated Title Report offerings. Both serve lender, legal, and real estate due diligence workflows.
• CoreLogic: CoreLogic (now partially under ICE) is a major property data and analytics platform serving mortgage, real estate, and government markets. Comparable to ERIS as a broad property data provider; competes more indirectly through adjacent property risk products than core environmental database reports.

Emerging players

• Reonomy: Reonomy (Altus Group) provides commercial real estate data and property intelligence used by brokers, lenders, and investors. It overlaps with ERIS in providing property-level data for due diligence, though its depth in environmental records is shallower.
• ClimateCheck: ClimateCheck is ERIS's climate risk assessment partner, providing the underlying methodology and 50+ climate simulations for ERIS's Climate Risk product. Comparable to ERIS only in the climate risk subdomain; relevant as both partner and potential future competitor in lender-facing climate analytics.

Others

• Esri (ArcGIS): Esri's ArcGIS is the dominant GIS platform used by environmental professionals for spatial analysis and map visualization. Comparable to ERIS Xplorer's mapping and layer overlay capabilities, but Esri is an enabling technology provider rather than a direct end-product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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