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Sustainability at a Crossroads

A survey developed by ERM, GlobeScan and Volans

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The Global Regulations Radar, 3rd Edition

An update to ESG & EHS Regulations

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2025 Annual Trends Report

The Path Forward for Sustainable Business

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ERM Transformation Survey

Tackling the Transformation

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Moving transition from plans to action

A transition planning primer

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Crossroads survey

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Regulations Radar

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Annual Trends 2025

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Transformation Survey

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Moving transition

ERM Sustainability institute Insights

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

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Featured

Volatility to value creation: Five key takeaways from London Climate Action Week 2025

Blog
01 July 2025
Featured

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

Article
19 May 2025

Sustainability that pays: Defining a credible business case for investing in sustainability in mining and metals

Blog
15 Apr 2025

Powering the Future: Water as a strategic asset for the energy sector

Blog
21 Mar 2025

The Global Regulations Radar, 2nd Edition: Bi-annual update on ESG and EHS regulations

Global

Policy Alert
03 Feb 2025

Sustainability Value Triangle: Creating impact through Finance, IT, and Sustainability

Blog
27 Feb 2025

The Future of Water Resilience in the U.S.

Blog
28 Oct 2024

The Nature Tech Revolution: The tools to move from ‘do no harm’ to ‘nature-positive'

Blog
24 Oct 2024

ESG Ratings Working Group

Helping members unlock new possibilities and approaches

The ERM ESG Ratings Working Group is a collaborative forum designed to help companies better understand and influence the ESG rating ecosystem.

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Engage with our webinars

We facilitate webinars and other online events in order to share and test thought leadership on current and future sustainability issues with stakeholders. Engage in events and look back at recordings here.

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Meet the team

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  • Aiste Brackley

    Director of the ERM Sustainability Institute

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  • Mark Lee

    Global Director, Thought Leadership

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Our focus

Our thought leadership focuses on the market drivers and trends with the most influence on sustainability and business.

The Institute identifies innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges built on ERM’s experience, expertise, and commitment to transformational change.

We provide analysis and interpretation of the sustainability issues that matter most to business, from climate, nature, equity and human rights to circularity, geopolitical pressures, and transparency and disclosure.

We bring together clients and experts with common issues and ambitions to share challenges and exchange information on emerging best practices.  

We collaborate with the world’s leading organizations to identify innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges.

Working with others enhances the Institute’s ability to produce thought leadership that helps leaders develop and implement strategies for positive change.

Integrate sustainability in your business

We have expertise and experience worldwide. ERM has expertise and experience in over 38 countries & territories and can help your business reach its sustainability goals.

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