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We have been named an Environmental Services Leader in new research from independent analyst firm Verdantix. The Verdantix Green Quadrant: Environmental Services 2024 report provides a benchmark of the market's most prominent environmental services providers. - ERM is positioned in the Leaders’ Quadrant and is highlighted as one of three firms demonstrating the most comprehensive environmental services capabilities. -The report points to our strengths in deploying innovative environmental solutions to deliver sustainability transformation and notes our ability to support clients from strategy to implementation. -Verdantix also highlights our use of digital technology to enhance client value and project outcomes, giving us the highest score among all firms assessed in the Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) implementation category. -In addition, we are the only firm to achieve the maximum score for our air quality and emissions management capabilities. We are commended for our strengths in biodiversity, natural resource protection, and climate risk adaptation. The report describes a growing market driven by the need for businesses to measure and disclose sustainability metrics, transition to net zero, and build resilience to potentially catastrophic climate risks. We are committed to collaborating with our clients and partners to harness the opportunities presented by the sustainability transformation. Together, we can drive positive change and shape a sustainable future. #EnvironmentalServices #Biodiversity #NetZero

Does your business plan to use AI in your health and safety practices this year?   We spoke to 256 global health and safety function leaders earlier this year, and the results were surprising.   ⭐ Just over one-quarter of health and safety function leaders are using AI in H&S for data analysis, improvement in the quality of training materials, and enhanced computer vision and monitoring. ⭐ However, just over one-third are not using AI at all or plan to.   If AI is on your roadmap, here are a few ways we expect to see it used in H&S over the next year and beyond. Brian Kraus Valery Kucherov   #HeathAndSafety #AI #WorkplaceSafety

Meet Larry Lepard, ERM’s Technical Consulting Director from Cleveland, Ohio. Larry talks a lot about support—not only for his career via professional opportunities across industries and geographies, but also about community support and the opportunity to connect with people he identifies with within ERM’s North American Military Veterans employee resource group. Find out what kind of support Larry values in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/eJZscppx #LifeAtERM #ERMCareers #ERG

Are you a business leader looking to understand the strategic implications of today’s sustainability context? 🌳 Every quarter, our ERM Sustainability Institute creates a trends outlook, which concisely summarizes the latest sustainability issues impacting the private sector. This quarter’s update tracks four key corporate sustainability macro trends affecting business decision-making. Stay ahead of the curve by understanding these pivotal trends and their implications for your organization. Interested in learning more? Visit our website for the full report. #Sustainability #SustainabilityTrends #Nature Andrew Angle Aiste Brackley Jacco Kroon

We are proud to have supported Fertiglobe in the preparation and application for a first-of-its kind auction to supply up to 397,000 tons of renewable ammonia to the EU by 2033.   Fertiglobe, which will produce certified renewable ammonia from hydrogen generated solely from wind and solar power in Egypt, was awarded the contract by H2Global, a funding program backed by the German Ministry for the Economy and Climate to accelerate the global market for hydrogen and its derivatives.   Our involvement included:   ✔ Consortium coordination: Supporting the project team in reviewing and interpreting competition requirements and validating all submission materials.   ✔ Environmental and social impact assessment: Demonstrating the project's alignment with environmental and social standards required by the competition body.   ✔ Paris Agreement and SDG alignment assessment: Evaluating the project's contribution to the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring it met strict sustainability criteria.   We look forward to working with Fertiglobe and its consortium partners to support the global energy transition and help pave the way for a more sustainable future.   #RenewableAmmonia #RenewableEnergy #GlobalEnergyTransition 

Meet Helen Connelly, ERM’s Technical Consulting Director, who works in our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. She's passionate about her job, protecting Louisiana’s wetlands and sustainability as a whole. This makes her workdays pass with a smile, especially when working with a group of equally passionate and hardworking colleagues. Read about one of Helen’s favorite recent projects here: https://lnkd.in/ecpNU5r7 #LifeAtERM #ERMCareers

This session focuses on providing real examples and practical tips to help your organization navigate the complexities of CSRD with ease and effectiveness. - Gain tips on how to efficiently manage CSRD programs efficiently—streamlining operations, technology, and teams. - Actionable insights into how to effectively align sustainability with existing EHS practices, a crucial step for accelerated CSRD implementation. - Learn how to use your CSRD programs to maximize future value to your business. - Guidance on communicating sustainability achievements and challenges within the broader context of sustainability reporting. Panelists include: Johann Weicht, Partner and Co-lead EU Green Deal and EU Taxonomy Services, ERM Susanne Baker, Partner, ERM Victoria Cross, Partner and Global Co-Lead Reporting and Disclosure, ERM The session will be moderated by Onur Durmus, Partner and EMEA Regional Service Lead for Sustainable Operations, ERM. #CSRD #ESG #SustainabilityDisclosure #SustainabilityReporting

As we gear up for the year ahead, it's crucial to take a moment to look back at our achievements over the past 12 months. We're proud of the strides we've made and are committed to stepping up to build on this success and drive real change in the world.   These numbers represent our genuine impact. But what do they actually mean?   - Treating water and removing contaminants – means we’re safeguarding nature and biodiversity. 💧   - Supporting renewable energy projects – means we’re contributing to the tripling of renewable energy by 2030. 🔋 - Contributing expertise to strategic partners– means we’re supporting them to make a lasting impact across biodiversity, climate action, and social sustainability. 🤝 - Leading the global conversation on sustainability– means we’re providing businesses with actionable insights to help understand the risks and opportunities created by the sustainability transformation. 🌏 - Engaging executives to drive safety leadership – means we’re helping leaders create a safer, healthier, more engaged, and more productive workforce. 👷♀️   While we’re proud of these achievements, we’re also excited about stepping up to drive more action. Let's continue striving for a brighter and more sustainable future together!   Interested to find out more? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/dw766g5c #ERMSustainabilityReport #SteppingUp

In June and July, the US Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that shifted the regulatory landscape for businesses in the energy sector. In a decision released on June 28, 2024, the Court overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine and abolished the principle of judicial deference to an administrative agency’s interpretation of ambiguous statutes. Historically, Chevron deference granted agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission latitude in interpreting regulations. Instead, the new Loper Bright decision requires courts to conduct a judicial review of agency actions, applying their judgment without deferring to the agencies. This marks a significant shift in regulatory interpretation that amplifies risks for businesses in the US energy sector. Dig deeper into our client alert here: https://lnkd.in/dvjuxFs2 #Energy #SCOTUS #EnergySector Sara Hayes, GuyLaine Charles