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Big smiles illuminated our colleagues' faces during the volunteering day at the Grange Project, a pivotal rewilding charity in Monmouthshire. ERMers from the Cardiff office dedicated their time to establishing raised beds for a market garden designed to educate local schools about food production and permaculture. Pigs play an integral role in the Grange Project and the rewilding process. Their natural behaviors—rooting in the soil—create bare earth essential for seed germination, while their grazing promotes plant diversity, and their manure acts as a natural fertilizer. Our colleagues embraced the opportunity to engage with these friendly animals, enhancing the experience for all involved. Amelia Yule, Associate Consultant and the organizer of this initiative, emphasized the value of stepping away from the office for hands-on work. “I wanted to organize this volunteering day as I believe it provides a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to our local environment. It was a boost for team morale as we collaborated on a project where metrics and deadlines took a backseat. Although we are environmental consultants, we don't always get to see the difference our work has made with our own eyes. Whilst at the Grange Project, we could see the planting beds filling up and the mountain of mud shrinking, and it felt good to see where our energy was going, even if it was just a small change.” #ERMCareers #VolunteeringDay #Volunteering

Are you keen to understand how to navigate the EU Omnibus? Tune in to the newest episode of our podcast, Sustainable Connections, to hear Mark Lee speak to our experts Johann Weicht, Jennifer Herbruck Klie, and Aiste Brackley. Their conversation covers: - What is the EU Omnibus, and why is it so important? - What are the main changes to each policy? - Key recommendations for companies - The impact of the EU Omnibus and next steps Listen to it on your favorite podcast streaming service. Find the links here: https://lnkd.in/dKwNm3WY Please note that this conversation was recorded on Friday, 4 April 2025. #ERMPodcast #EUOmnibus #SustainabilityDisclosure

Together with the Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP), we have published a comprehensive joint report that examines the gross value added (GVA) generated by offshore wind projects in Akita Prefecture and assesses their potential to stimulate local economic growth and job creation. The study evaluates the GVA and local employment impact through both “possible” and “potential” scenarios—demonstrating that, under current conditions, offshore wind projects could generate a GVA of approximately 356Bn JPY (2.38Bn USD) and support nearly 34,000 jobs. With feasible investments aimed at boosting local supplier capabilities, these figures could rise to around 570Bn JPY (3.81Bn USD) and 52,000 jobs over the projects’ lifespans. Drawing upon an input–output methodology enhanced by ERM’s proprietary offshore wind project cost model (LEnSTM), the report provides an independent analysis of the economic ripple effects associated with Akita’s eight offshore wind projects. Key recommendations include: - Maximizing local participation in O&M - Creating long-term offshore wind pipeline - Coordinated supply chain development - Multi-prefectural collaboration - Human resource development - Maximizing economic benefits Discover the detailed findings here: https://lnkd.in/dM6Ngf7C #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Renewables

What if you could transform your approach to sustainability? The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is here to redefine how companies engage with their supply chains. This regulation targets seven commodities, which are the main drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, emphasizing the importance of due diligence on every shipment. There are plans to extend the regulation to other wooded areas, natural ecosystems, commodities and to financial players at a later stage. Initially adopted in December 2022 and enforced from June 2023, companies were expected to comply by December 30, 2024. However, recognizing the challenges many faced, the EU Council has granted a 12-month extension, pushing the compliance date to December 30, 2025. Find more information about EUDR here: https://lnkd.in/eD6m9fwT #EUDR #Deforestation #DeforestationRegulation Olaf Schatteman, Deepinti Walke, Joaquin Munoz, Glenn Keays, Coraline Divoire

Corporate decarbonization is evolving. It's no longer just about setting long-term goals but accelerating action to meet ambitious targets while unlocking measurable business value. By strengthening our alliance with Salesforce, we aim to empower companies to integrate sustainability into their operations, enhance resilience, and drive competitive advantage. Through Net Zero Cloud's capabilities, we support our clients with strategic planning, benchmarking, materiality assessment, value chain mapping, data compilation, target setting, and disclosure. Our experts also bring the strategic and technical capabilities required to help companies execute their sustainability strategies to deliver on business transformation goals, from reimagining products and services to developing large capital projects. Learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/e-4RchmN #ERMPartnerships #Decarbonization Gerard Spans, Kushal Mashru, Andrew McAdams, Douglas Park, Charlotte Buton

Have you listened to the last episode of “Sustainable Connections”? It discusses “Towards Planet Positive Chemicals, A Chemical Transformation Roadmap,” - a report created by WBCSD, ERM, and nine leading chemical companies. The conversation covers: - Current challenges confronting the chemical industry - Portfolio transformation and how it can be achieved - What nature positivity means for the industry -The importance of value chain collaboration Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/dsGn4Mxq #ERMPodcast #ChemicalTransformation #PlanetPositiveChemicals

Meet Esther Lee, a Consultant based in ERM’s office in Singapore. She greatly appreciates the tight-knit technical community at ERM and how global the work is, helping corporates and big companies. Esther emphasizes that working on impactful projects with such influential companies means the results actually move the needle. Now, as a member of the corporate sustainability and climate change team, her focus is on various climate risk assessments, sustainability reporting, and decarbonization strategy projects. Discover Esther’s insights on the meaningful work she’s engaged in: https://lnkd.in/dUasCTQv #LifeAtERM #CorporateSustainability #ERMCareers

What is the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)? Why is it transformative? Who should take note? These are only some of the questions that have arisen since February, when the new PPWR came into force in the European Union. This regulation will significantly influence all businesses operating within the EU, irrespective of their global headquarters. Every company introducing products into the EU market is directly affected, as the regulation encompasses all participants in the packaging supply chain across the European Union, including manufacturers, importers, retailers, and waste management entities. It pertains to every type of packaging and packaging waste entering the EU market, thereby influencing the entire lifecycle of product packaging, from production to disposal. More than just an update to the existing Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) it supersedes, the PPWR transforms the approach to packaging design, manufacturing, marketing, usage, and disposal within the EU. ERM topic experts Annette Koehler, Beth Murphy, and Michael Spielmann have put together the blog “Comply, Save Money and Grow - how PPWR will revolutionize packaging in the EU and beyond“ to help you learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUnHRy2R #PPWR #PPWD #Packaging

A significant source of uncertainty around EU disclosure requirements was lifted on Thursday. The EU Parliament voted yes on a key part of the EU Commission’s Omnibus I package, the so-called ‘stop-the-clock’ proposal. What does this mean for your organization? Our latest blog unpacks: - The implications of the omnibus update - Adjusted timelines and what to expect next - How businesses should adapt their CSRD implementation plans Stay ahead of the changes – read the full analysis now. https://lnkd.in/dKctjDAm   #Omnibus #CSRD #SustainabilityDisclosure Laurent Beuselinck, Johann Weicht, Jacco Kroon

We're thrilled to welcome Raul Camba to ERM, who has joined our Houston office as Regional Service Leader, Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change. Raul brings more than 24 years of experience in strategy, operations, capital projects, digital transformation, and technology, working across a range of industries. He’s highly experienced in supporting clients navigating the energy transition, with a deep understanding of decarbonization, new energies, and sustainability. We very much look forward to Raul joining our team and helping elevate the value we bring to leading companies. Working together, we will help organizations minimize risk, build asset resilience, and drive business value across their operations, products, and supply chains amid the sustainability and climate realities of today and tomorrow.  #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #Sustainability Susan Angyal, Jaideep Das