ERM

Name

ERM

Legal name

The ERM International Group Limited

Website

https://element-energy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Advisory (BPAHAFAA)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Energy transition advisory
• Decarbonization consulting
• ESG advisory services
• Climate change consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting & Advisory: ERM generates revenue through professional services engagements delivering sustainability, climate, risk, and transformation advisory. Services span strategy development, net-zero action plans, decarbonization roadmaps, EHS management, compliance and auditing, impact assessment, supply chain solutions, and sustainable finance advisory. Engagements are typically project-based or retainer arrangements with global enterprise and government clients.
2. Software Products & Platforms: ERM offers software products including ERM Libryo (sustainability performance and compliance management) and the Carbon Credit Portal (carbon credit selection and retirement). ERM CVS provides independent assurance and certification services.
3. Training Programs & Courses: ERM provides training programs and courses as part of its solutions portfolio, offering structured learning on sustainability topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ERM is the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, providing technical, commercial, and strategic advisory services across climate & net zero, energy transition, supply chain, EHS management, carbon markets, sustainable finance, nature & water, and ESG reporting. The firm delivers project-based consulting engagements to global enterprises, governments, and institutions, augmented by software products (ERM Libryo, Carbon Credit Portal), independent assurance (ERM CVS), and AI-powered digital tools for emissions and supply chain intelligence.

Product overview

ERM offers a portfolio of sustainability consulting services augmented by a software product. The primary software product is ERM Libryo, an environmental compliance platform that helps organizations manage sustainability performance, compliance, and reporting. The broader offering consists of consulting solutions across climate and net zero, energy transition, supply chain, carbon markets, sustainable finance, health and safety, nature and water, and other sustainability domains, supported by digital tools and methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ERM CVS: Provides independent assurance and certification for the world's leading organizations on sustainability performance.
• ERM Libryo
• ERM Sustainability Institute
• Carbon Credit Portal

Products and services

• ERM Libryo Environmental compliance software product that helps organizations manage sustainability performance, compliance, and reporting.
• ERM CVS (Assurance & Certification) Independent assurance and certification services for sustainability performance of the world's leading organizations.
• Carbon Credit Portal Digitally-integrated platform for organizations to select, purchase, and retire carbon credits matching their specific requirements.
• Training Programs & Courses Structured learning programs and courses on sustainability topics offered as part of ERM's solutions portfolio.
• Energy Transition Consulting & Strategy Advisory services enabling clients to respond effectively to the energy transition, including strategy development, techno-economic modelling, energy markets insights, regulatory advice, and low-carbon industrial, transport, fuels, hydrogen, and energy networks solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ nature projects completed in 50+ countries in FY25
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers43 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarbmeecoreTechnology or Integration · 11 May 2026ERM and Carbmee bring AI to Scope 3 emissions, turning data into decarbonization action. This partnership integrates Carbmee's AI technology with ERM's sustainability advisory capabilities.
• NatcapcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026ERM and Natcap partner to help businesses scale science-based nature and water solutions, combining Natcap's nature-based solutions expertise with ERM's global consulting reach.
• SecarocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Secaro is a supply chain intelligence platform partner. ERM and Secaro launched the Clean Heat Program to accelerate supply chain heat decarbonization. Secaro provides environmental supply chain data, heat-specific insights, analytics, and solution recommendation tools through its network of more than 8,000 buyers, suppliers, and solutions providers. ERM applies these insights to conduct detailed heat assessments and guide companies through implementation.
• AstraZenecacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026AstraZeneca joined the Clean Heat Program as a founding partner, working with peers and suppliers to address heat as a priority emissions hotspot. AstraZeneca contributes to program development, shared learning, and cross-industry collaboration on supply chain heat decarbonization.
• ExactmercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026ERM and Ayming initiated a UK consortium led by Exactmer, awarded over £7 million in funding from Innovate UK. The 36-month project advances production of high purity bio-based solvents for low-carbon medicines manufacturing. ERM provides strategic support and advisory services.
• GSKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSK participates as a global pharmaceutical company member of the Innovate UK-funded consortium for bio-based solvents in medicines manufacturing.
• AymingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAyming co-initiated the UK consortium with ERM to secure Innovate UK funding for sustainable medicines manufacturing innovation.
• GlobeScancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM partners with GlobeScan on the Sustainability Leaders Survey and GlobeScan/SustainAbility surveys, conducting global research on sustainability trends and leadership.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM convenes the Council on Sustainability Transformation with WBCSD and co-authored the Just Transition Business Leaders Guide. ERM collaborates with WBCSD on industrial electrification, supply chain decarbonization, and sustainability transformation.
• VerdantixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerdantix conducted independent research benchmarking ERM as a Sustainability Consulting Leader in the Green Quadrant 2026 report.
• GIIGNLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM worked with GIIGNL on the MRV and GHG Neutral Framework for carbon-neutral LNG.
• Gordon and Betty Moore FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation initiated a three-year exploration into nature-smart mining, with ERM providing expertise on mitigating nature impacts of increased demand for transition minerals.
• SystemiqminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated with Systemiq, EBRD, and the International Fertilizer Association on a decarbonization roadmap for the phosphate and potash fertilizer industry.
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated with EBRD and Systemiq on a decarbonization roadmap for the phosphate and potash fertilizer industry.
• International Fertilizer Association (IFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated with IFA, Systemiq, and EBRD on a decarbonization roadmap for the phosphate and potash industry.
• PermiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM partnered with Permira on insights on valuing carbon in private equity.
• Appian Capital AdvisoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode exploring mining investment and sustainability.
• HYCAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode developing hydrogen ecosystems.
• MorGen EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode developing hydrogen ecosystems with HYCAP and MorGen Energy.
• Global Renewables Alliance (GWEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode accelerating wind energy in Asia Pacific featuring GWEC.
• NatureTech AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode navigating nature tech solutions for business featuring the NatureTech Alliance.
• Clean Hydrogen PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on scaling the hydrogen economy featuring the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.
• TNFDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on understanding nature disclosure featuring TNFD.
• IFRS FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode aligning sustainability and financial reporting featuring IFRS Foundation.
• SalesforceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on building nature into business strategy featuring Salesforce.
• Thai UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on sustainable seafood featuring Thai Union.
• ValeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on engaging with investors on ESG issues featuring Vale.
• J.P. MorganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on podcast episodes on the future of water resilience in the US and aligning finance portfolios with the Paris Agreement featuring J.P. Morgan.
• ArdianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on accelerating private market impact investment featuring Ardian.
• General AtlanticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on scaling climate investment featuring General Atlantic.
• CEBA (Clean Energy Buyers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on US renewable energy procurement featuring CEBA.
• Planet LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on closing the nature data gap featuring Planet.
• INEOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM conducted an interview with INEOS on sustainability transformation.
• DowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM conducted an interview with Dow on sustainability strategy and transformation.
• EDF GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM conducted an interview with EDF Group on sustainability and energy transition.
• SuzanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM conducted an interview with Suzano on sustainability transformation.
• VerizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM conducted an interview with Verizon on sustainability strategy.
• Jebsen & JessenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM conducted an interview with Jebsen & Jessen on sustainability transformation in Asia.
• Affinity NorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on engaging with indigenous communities featuring Affinity North.
• CDPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on understanding ESG ratings featuring CDP and CDPQ.
• Rio TintominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on how mining can accelerate the energy transition featuring Rio Tinto.
• American Electric PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on managing the US energy transition featuring American Electric Power.
• SteptoeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on SEC climate disclosure featuring Steptoe.
• StratosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERM collaborated on a podcast episode on engaging with indigenous communities featuring Affinity North and Stratos.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and sustainability consultancy operating across similar end markets (energy, chemicals, mining, mobility). Comparable because both firms sell integrated sustainability advisory and project delivery to industrial enterprise clients.
• WSP Global: Professional services firm with a major environment, energy, and climate advisory practice serving infrastructure, transport, and energy clients. Comparable to ERM on global scale, environmental impact assessment, and energy transition advisory.
• Ramboll: Engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy with deep environmental and energy transition practices, particularly in EMEA. Closely comparable in service mix, project-based delivery, and European enterprise/government client base.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a sizable environment and sustainability practice serving energy, water, and industrial clients. Comparable in cross-vertical delivery, technical advisory, and ESG/risk-based project work.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and sustainability consultancy focused on energy, mining, infrastructure, and manufacturing clients. Closely comparable in pure-play sustainability advisory, EHS management, and impact assessment services.
• Wood plc: Energy and environmental engineering consultancy with advisory and project delivery for oil & gas, mining, and energy transition clients. Comparable to ERM in upstream/downstream energy project lifecycle work.
• Stantec: Engineering and environmental consulting firm with energy, water, and sustainability practices serving industrial and public sector clients. Comparable in environmental impact assessment, water/nature advisory, and project delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with a sustainability assurance business analogous to ERM CVS. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering sustainability assurance, certification, and ESG-related compliance services to industrial clients.

Emerging players

• Anthesis Group: Boutique sustainability consultancy providing strategy, climate, supply chain, and ESG advisory. Comparable as a pure-play sustainability competitor, though smaller in scale than ERM.
• Sphera: Software provider of EHS, sustainability, and operational risk management platforms. Comparable as an emerging player in the software/data layer where ERM Libryo and the Carbon Credit Portal compete, particularly for industrial ESG workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GlobalERM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ERMGlobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/ERMGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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