What Environmental Management does

EMI operates a professional-services revenue model, generating project-based fees for design/build and installation work and recurring contract revenue for maintenance, irrigation, seasonal color, and winter services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered through per-project quotes following on-site consultations, with no subscription or SaaS layer. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting property managers, HOAs, country clubs, and corporate facilities through direct outreach, relationship-based selling, and dedicated online request forms; named customers include Towne Properties, Ohio State University (Mirror Lake restoration), OCLC, Memorial Tournament, The Country Club at Muirfield, Columbus Academy, and Ruscilli Construction. The company has earned 2024 NALP Gold, OGIA Gold, and OGIA Silver awards, signaling sustained execution at the national and state levels.

Name

Environmental Management

Legal name

Environmental Management Inc.

Website

https://landscapepros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Environmental Management Inc. (EMI) is a privately held, founder-owned commercial landscaping firm founded in 1992, delivering full-service design, installation, maintenance, and water/winter services to commercial clients across Central Ohio from four branch locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & HOA Irrigation Services (Large-Scale Systems) (HSAIAEAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Landscape design build
• Grounds maintenance
• Irrigation water management
• Snow removal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscaping Services: EMI generates revenue through project-based service fees for commercial landscaping services including landscape design & build, commercial installation, grounds maintenance, irrigation, seasonal color, and winter services. Services are quoted on a per-project basis with no subscription model described.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Environmental Management Inc. (EMI) provides full-service commercial landscaping across Central Ohio, including landscape architecture and design/build, commercial installation, ongoing grounds maintenance, water-efficient irrigation management, seasonal flower displays, winter snow and ice services, and lot sweeping. Services are delivered by in-house teams and sold on a per-project/contract basis to commercial property owners, managers, HOAs, country clubs, and institutional clients.

Product overview

Environmental Management Inc. (EMI) is a commercial landscaping company that operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform architecture. The company's core offerings consist of Design & Build Services (comprehensive landscape architecture and construction), Commercial Installation, Grounds Maintenance, Water Management, Seasonal Flowerscapes, Winter Services, and Lot Sweeping. These services are designed to work together as an integrated landscaping solution for commercial properties in Central Ohio, with sustainability practices woven throughout including integrated pest management, water conservation, and eco-friendly operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Build Services Comprehensive landscape architecture and construction services for commercial properties, including design, 3D modeling, construction documentation, irrigation installation, site grading and drainage, hardscapes, softscapes, carpentry, turf installation, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, and amenity spaces. Delivered to commercial real estate developers, corporate clients, and institutional buyers.
• Commercial Installation Professional commercial landscape installation delivered by expert project teams for commercial developments, including planting, hardscape, and amenity construction. Targeted at commercial property owners, developers, and institutional clients.
• Grounds Maintenance Ongoing commercial property maintenance including mowing, weeding, edging, mulching, spring cleanup, turf applications, aeration, insect and disease control, fall leaf removal, tree and shrub pruning, brush hogging, snow and ice service, and lot sweeping. Sold as a recurring contract service to commercial property managers.
• Water Management Water-efficient landscape management using smart landscaping, weather satellite data integration, xeriscaping techniques, water-saving irrigation heads, below-grade emitters, drip irrigation, rain sensors, and rain gardens. Targeted at commercial property owners focused on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Seasonal Flowerscapes Seasonal flower displays and decor for commercial properties, including spring tulips, summer flowers, fall harvest arrangements (mums, ornamental cabbage, kale, pumpkins, cornstalks), and winter holiday displays with evergreens, birch branches, and festive lighting. Designed for commercial property managers, country clubs, and HOAs seeking curb-appeal rotation.
• Winter Services Winter property services for commercial clients including snow removal, ice management, and brine applications for eco-friendly snow management. Targeted at commercial property managers, HOAs, and retail/corporate facilities.
• Lot Sweeping Parking lot and commercial property sweeping services to maintain clean and safe parking surfaces for commercial and retail properties. Sold as a recurring or scheduled service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 31,000 wetland plants, 10,400 perennials, and 51 trees planted for OSU Mirror Lake restoration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: BrightView is the largest publicly traded commercial landscaping services company in the U.S., offering design/build, maintenance, snow removal, and tree care to enterprise and institutional clients nationwide. It is the most direct large-scale competitor and the public-market comparable for EMI's commercial landscaping model.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is a national tree care and landscape services firm serving commercial, residential, and institutional clients with pruning, plant health care, and grounds management. It overlaps with EMI on commercial grounds maintenance and tree/shrub care.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is a large, established provider of tree care, landscape services, and environmental consulting for commercial, residential, and utility customers nationwide. It overlaps with EMI on commercial grounds maintenance, irrigation, and tree/shrub care for enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert Landscape is a large privately held commercial landscape services firm operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, offering design/build, installation, and maintenance for commercial and HOA clients. It is a close functional peer to EMI in integrated commercial landscape services.
• Level Green Landscaping: Level Green Landscaping is a commercial landscape services firm providing maintenance, design/build, and irrigation to commercial properties across the Mid-Atlantic. It is a direct competitor in the integrated commercial landscape services category.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is one of the largest privately held commercial landscape services companies in the U.S., providing design/build, maintenance, irrigation, and water management to commercial clients across multiple states. It is a direct competitor to EMI in the integrated commercial landscaping segment.
• Heartland Landscape Group: Heartland Landscape Group is a Midwest-based commercial landscape services company offering grounds maintenance, irrigation, snow removal, and design/build for commercial clients. It is a regional peer comparable to EMI in geography and service mix.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani Landscape is a privately held, award-winning commercial and high-end residential landscape design/build and maintenance firm serving the Midwest. It is comparable to EMI as a similarly positioned, design-forward, regionally dominant landscape services company.

Emerging players

• The Grounds Guys (Neighborly): The Grounds Guys is a franchised commercial and residential landscape services brand under Neighborly, serving commercial properties across North America. It is an adjacent competitor to EMI in the commercial maintenance and snow/ice services segment, though primarily franchise-driven rather than organically built.

Regional players

• McFarlane Enterprises / McFarlane Landscape: McFarlane Enterprises is a multi-service Midwest commercial landscaping and snow removal firm serving the Chicago/Great Lakes region. It is comparable to EMI as a Midwest full-service commercial landscape operator but does not directly compete in Central Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EMI.LandscapePros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/environmental-management-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/EMI_environmentalmanagement
• Xx.com/Environ44890279

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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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