Insights shaping the future of business

Why carbon markets are heating up again

Carbon credits are heating up again as an investment proposition. With the growing emphasis on cost-effective decarbonization, it's critical that companies understand why — and why now.

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 33: We are all miners: Rethinking mining investment featuring Appian Capital

Listen

Data center power crunch: Meeting the power demands of the AI era

This strain on power infrastructure stems from digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) expanding more rapidly than they can be connected to the power grid.

Federal energy policy shifts: Insights from recent Executive Orders

On April 8th and 9th, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of Executive Orders (EO), some of which are directly relevant to the U.S. power grid and various decarbonization efforts.

Low-carbon hydrogen isn’t failing - it’s having its dotcom moment

Low-carbon hydrogen shows distinct signs of progress but hasn’t been able to live up to the feverish expectations that took hold a few years ago.

As risks increase for the mining industry, human rights shows the way forward

Sustainability Trends Quarterly Outlook - April 2025

View Report

EU Omnibus update: European Parliament agrees to ‘stop-the-clock,’ but the EU Omnibus debate continues

Comply, Save Money and Grow - how PPWR will revolutionize packaging in the EU and beyond

Overcoming barriers to electric vehicle adoption: Specific policy improvements could help fulfill the UK’s Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate

View Report

Responding to ESG disclosure regulations: Six lessons from corporate leaders

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 27: Accelerating wind energy in Asia Pacific featuring GWEC

Listen

Pushing Policy - Boardroom engagement with climate policy is crucial to net zero goals

Local fish, global application: Creating and sharing best practices of careful marine site selection

View Report
Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 26: Reflections from COP29

Listen

Moving transition from plans to action: A transition planning primer

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 20: How mining can accelerate the energy transition featuring Rio Tinto

Listen

The ERM Sustainability Institute

The ERM Sustainability Institute generates actionable insight that helps companies understand and navigate the risks and opportunities created by the sustainability transformation.