Thinking
Today’s ever-changing business context demands challenging the status quo, thinking differently and improving sustainability approaches. Our thinking decodes complexity, grounds conversations in critical trends, and advances ERM’s commitment to shaping a sustainable future.
Institute Briefing
Circularity: From Theory to Practice
This report a tool for businesses to use on the road to circularity, built on ERM’s expertise and experience working with clients over five decades.
From Promise to Action on Net Zero
An Interview with JPMorgan Chase
An interview with Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Center for Carbon Transition for JPMorgan Chase about their recent commitment to the United Nations’ Net Zero Banking Alliance and what net zero means for the finance sector.
Institute Briefing
Connecting ESG, Capital Markets, and CFOs
This report explores the evolving relationship between ESG, capital markets, and corporate finance. It argues that CFOs and corporate finance teams will play a critical role in integrating ESG risks and opportunities into corporate strategy and operations.
Report
The 2021 Climate Survey: Evaluating Progress
This report explores the results of the GSS 2021 Climate Survey, capturing the perceptions of hundreds of sustainability experts globally on climate progress and climate leadership, revealing how perceptions are changing and where progress is – or is not – perceived to be occurring.
From Promise to Action on Net Zero
An interview with Suzano
An interview with Pablo Gimenez Machado, Executive Director for China and currently responsible for Sustainability at Suzano, about Suzano’s commitment to go beyond net zero and be climate positive.
From Promise to Action
Translating net zero commitments to the systems change needed to tackle climate change
Summary of our panel discussion with leaders from Shell, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Ford Motor Company, along with the Chief Sustainability Officer of Los Angeles County to discuss organizational net zero commitments through the lens of the systems change required to achieve them.
Blog
Preparing Your Company for the Nature Agenda
This blog explores what to expect from COP15 proceedings and what your company can do to help counter biodiversity loss.
Report
Corporate Progress and Action on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This report delves into the key drivers behind the increased Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expectations for businesses, explores corporate progress to date and examines common challenges companies face in implementing DEI initiatives.
Podcast
The All In Podcast on Sustainable Business
The All In Podcast on Sustainable Business features three leading thinkers in the field of sustainability – Chris Coulter, David Grayson, and Mark Lee. The podcast explores the evolving sustainability agenda through thoughtful interviews with leading thinkers and innovators.
Report
GlobeScan / SustainAbility Survey: 2021 Sustainability Leaders
This report by GlobeScan and The SustainAbility Institute by ERM explores the sustainability leaders for 2021 including NGOs, governments, and corporate companies.
Blog
New Normals? 10 Trends Observations Midway Through 2021
This blog explores how businesses are creating and re-creating additional new normals in response to new information and shifting expectations related to each of our 10 sustainability trends for 2021.
Report
The Changing Climate for Private Equity
Exploring the critical role that the private sector has to play in mitigating and reversing climate-related impacts on natural and human systems.