Insights shaping the future of business

From Liability to Legacy: Understanding the full value of mine closure

We outline five recommendations that are designed to build business value through improved investor and stakeholder confidence in the industry.

Profitable Growth: Strengthening business fundamentals through operational decarbonization

While decarbonization is critical for mitigating climate change and meeting rapidly growing disclosure requirements, it also provides strategic benefits for companies.

The EU’s sustainability shift: What you need to know about the new ESRS Exposure Drafts

The release of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Exposure Drafts by the EFRAG marks a significant step toward the simplification of the EU’s corporate sustainability reporting landscape.

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.

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.

Water quality in the pharmaceutical value chain: addressing API contamination at the source

Due to high API concentrations, direct releases can have significant local impacts on water quality and health if these discharges are not adequately treated.

EU Omnibus Update: New draft ESRS and EU Taxonomy update increase clarity

Two recent developments give companies a clearer view of what the final shape of the landmark EU Omnibus proposal may look like.

From compliance to catalyst: How EHS audits must drive business value

ERM conducted a six-month benchmarking study involving more than 30 multinational companies across six major sectors.

Missing Link: How financial quantification accelerates sustainability value creation

The commercial upsides of climate-related action will only attract management attention and capital if they are robustly quantified.

Navigating uncertainty: How to anticipate and minimize risk in a shifting US environmental regulatory landscape

The current U.S. administration has drastically shaken up the priorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, reconsidering many long-standing environmental protections.

In flux - EU Omnibus update

The European Union's agenda to increase its competitiveness by simplifying the reporting and due diligence requirements in its sustainability regulations is further taking shape.

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.

Three steps to leverage your Scope 3 disclosure for value creation

Value creation from corporate and investor Net Zero strategies in the coming years will move beyond own operations to focus on Scope 3 emissions.

Infrastructure Developers in Africa Can Efficiently Meet Lenders’ ESG Requirements—and Gain Competitive Advantage

This article explores how developers can adopt a smarter, phased ESG strategy, starting with proportionate scoping, scaling ESG investment in line with project confidence.

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.

Unlocking business value from Scope 3 emissions reporting

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

Is Australia ready for the step change from net zero strategies to transition planning?

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.