Erm
Erm, officially known as Environmental Resources Management, is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting services. Headquartered in London, the company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1987, Erm has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its service offerings and a commitment to innovative sustainability solutions. The firm specialises in environmental impact assessments, risk management, and compliance services, distinguishing itself through its data-driven approach and deep industry expertise. With a strong market position, Erm has been recognised for its contributions to sustainable development and has received numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in environmental consulting.
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Industry Benchmark
Erm's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Erm's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ERM reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 40.4 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 1.0 million tonnes from Scope 1, 0.025 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 39.4 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions peaking at around 60.2 million tonnes CO2e in 2020. ERM has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, ERM plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 99% in FY2023 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, ERM aims to achieve a 42% reduction in emissions from business travel and employee commuting by FY2030, also from a FY2020 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, covering purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. Furthermore, ERM commits to ensuring that 45% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2028. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect ERM's dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| 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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Erm is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
