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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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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 Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 40,427,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,004,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 25,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 39,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to sustainability and a significant focus on reducing their carbon footprint. ERM has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Near-term goals include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by FY2030. Additionally, ERM aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 42% by FY2030, also from a FY2020 baseline. Furthermore, they plan for 45% of their suppliers, in terms of emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2028. Long-term, ERM is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These initiatives underscore ERM's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within the professional services sector.
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Add to project| 2014 | 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.
