Erm
Erm, officially known as Environmental Resources Management, is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting services. Headquartered in Great Britain, Erm operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1987, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its innovative approaches to sustainability. Erm's core offerings encompass environmental assessments, risk management, and sustainability strategy development, distinguished by their commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology and data analytics. With a strong market position, Erm is recognised for its expertise in helping organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve their sustainability goals. The company continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving positive change for clients and the environment alike.
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Erm's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Erm reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,403,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,037,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 126,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 42,240,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2025, using a 2014 baseline. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. In 2023, Erm's total emissions were about 40,427,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,004,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 25,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were reported at approximately 39,398,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of business travel and purchased goods. Erm's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting by the same year. These targets are part of Erm's commitment to the Climate Pledge, which it signed in December 2020, and are cascaded from its parent company, Erm Limited. Overall, Erm is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, with a clear focus on both short-term and long-term climate commitments, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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