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How are energy companies preparing for sustainability transformation?    In the CSRD-aligned reporting of energy companies, the climate and pollution risks of fossil fuel production and use take priority, according to ERM analysis. Seizing the switch to a low-carbon economy to break into new low-carbon markets is listed as a big opportunity.   To understand how the sector is evolving, ERM benchmarked the CSRD-aligned reporting of five leading energy companies. Some key takeaways. -All energy companies rated eight out of eleven topics – including Climate Change, Own Workforce, Workers in the Value Chain, and Affected Communities - as material, beating the average by a wide margin.  -The majority of the material opportunities that energy companies identified were related to low-carbon products, procuring renewable energy, and circular production. -Many listed material risks are related to the pollution and emissions caused by fossil fuel production, and the adverse effect on communities near production sites. Improving the living standards of local communities was mentioned as an opportunity.   -The majority of the benchmarked energy companies disclosed material risks and opportunities related to physical, cyber, and digital security.    To find out more about how energy companies are planning for the low-carbon transition, addressing biodiversity and ecological impact, and are tackling other challenges, download our report, Unlocking the CSRD’s Potential: https://lnkd.in/dBkXYF9s #CSRD #energy #sustainability #renewables 

Are your EHS audits just checking boxes—or changing the game? Many organizations still view audits as a mere compliance chore. But leading EHS teams are flipping the script—using audits to uncover risk, drive performance, and inform strategic planning. Our latest insight, "Reimagining EHS Audits: Key Takeaways from Industry Leaders," dives into how top companies are transforming audits into business value. Backed by survey insights and perspectives from industry leaders, we reveal the three biggest shifts reshaping EHS auditing today. Audit programs are evolving. Yours can too. Explore in more detail: https://lnkd.in/dfKWjA4A Al Hocking, Chiara Sacco, Magali Pires, Peter Fink, Ramesh Narasimhan #EHSCulture #EHSAudit #BeyondCompliance

Did you know that ERM can help you buy carbon credits?    Our process is simple:  1. Meet your advisors, tour the ERM Carbon Credit Portal, and share your goals and requirements.  2. Receive project portfolio options that meet your unique criteria and ERM’s rigorous quality standards.  3. Select your credits and complete the transaction on the portal’s secure payment processor.  4. Monitor and manage your portfolio.     Unlike other advisors, we do not own the credits we help sell, so our advice is completely objective. Our pricing is simple, transparent, and risk-free.     Learn more and request a demo of the ERM Carbon Credit Portal here: https://lnkd.in/dC8Zgh5P   #Carbon #CarbonCredits 

In a world of ESG scrutiny and economic uncertainty, sustainability is about doing good and showing stakeholders what’s in it for them. This week, our own Emily Luscombe, ERM’s EMEA Strategic Communications Agency Lead, took part in a thought-provoking debate hosted by the UN Global Compact Network UK. The debate, moderated by BusinessGreen’s James Murray questioned the motion: “This house believes that communication about sustainability efforts unlocks competitive advantage, even amid ESG scrutiny and economic uncertainty.” Emily argued in favour of the motion alongside her teammates Sam Fankhauser and Solitaire Townsend. The consensus? It’s not enough for companies to simply share what they’ve done. Progress and influence come from telling the stories that matter to the right audiences – stories that connect, resonate, and answer the question: what’s in it for me? And crucially, those stories must be grounded in science, evidence, and technical credibility – communications that go beyond spin, built on substance. #Sustainability #ESG #StakeholderEngagement #CommunicationStrategy #CompetitiveAdvantage

Infrastructure developers in Africa face a common conundrum: Paying careful attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance early can make your project more attractive to investors and lenders. On the other hand, front-loading these costs—before you even know if the project is viable—can feel like throwing good money after uncertainty. In our recent article, ERM partner Nigel Seed explains how we guide clients through a phased approach to Enivronmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs). This approach addresses ESG issues as they become salient for a more strategic and cost-effective ESG effort. Read the article now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWTRytHR #Renewables #ESG

How are consumer goods companies preparing for sustainability transformation?  In the CSRD-aligned reporting of consumer goods companies, supply chain risks related to both climate and social issues rise to the top, according to ERM analysis. The benchmarked companies see demand for responsible and eco-friendly products as an opportunity.   To understand how the sector is evolving, ERM benchmarked the CSRD-aligned reporting of four leading consumer goods companies. Key takeaways inlude: - All benchmarked consumer companies rated Climate Change, Resource Use and Circular Economy, Own Workforce, Workers in the Value Chain, Consumers/End-users, and Business Conduct as material topics.  - All other regular topics were deemed material by at least 50 percent or more of the benchmarked companies. Pollution, Water, and Biodiversity all scored 75 percent. - Consumer goods companies emphasized the risks in their supply chains, such as emissions, disruptions due to extreme weather, and human rights violations. They see meeting the consumer demand for healthy and eco-friendly products as an opportunity. - Consumer goods companies acknowledged the broad significance of human rights risks and opportunities and reported them within several material topics.  To find out more about how consumer goods companies are managing consumer sustainability concerns, their key challenges in their supply chain, and how they are tackling other difficulties, download our report: https://lnkd.in/dZChcZY8 #CSRD #ConsumerGoods #Retail 

Strategic communication isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential to making sustainability efforts meaningful and visible to the stakeholders who matter.   At our recent ERM Strategic Communications event in London, we heard some powerful truths from our panellists Sarah Gordon, Hayley T., Belita Amlot, and Adinah Shackleton about the challenges of getting sustainability messaging right. Join the conversation - how can we communicate effectively about sustainability in today’s complex political and economic landscape?   #Sustainability #StrategicCommunications #StakeholderEngagement Emily Luscombe Suzanne Shelton

How are banks preparing for sustainability transformation?  CSRD-aligned reporting by banks reveals a strong focus on the climate change risks associated with their lending, according to ERM analysis. In contrast, few banks see nature-related topics as material.  The banking sector plays a crucial role in directing the capital required to advance low-carbon and low-impact business models.  To understand how the sector is evolving, ERM benchmarked the CSRD-aligned reporting of five leading banks. Some key takeaways. - All benchmarked banks saw Climate Change, Own Workforce, and Consumers/End-users as material topics.    - Less than half felt the same about Pollution, Water/Marine Resources, and Biodiversity. - Within Climate Change, banks worry most about direct and indirect emissions and energy use associated with their investments. Their actions prioritize decarbonizing high-emitting sectors.  - CSRD-reporting banks also zoom in on cybersecurity and privacy risks, as well as downstream impacts.  To find out more about how banks are managing growing expectations to measure and manage Scope 3 financed emissions, approaching emerging nature-related risks, and are tackling other challenges, download our report, "Unlocking the CSRD’s Potential": https://lnkd.in/dzCt_F7R #CSRD #Banks #Sustainability #Finance 

We can’t tell our sustainability story without talking about you - our clients. Our greatest impact comes from our client work. That’s why we’ve developed methodologies to define, assess, and quantify the sustainability outcomes of our client collaborations—across diverse areas of our business. We’ve built a framework to measure this impact and are progressively applying it across our client offerings, ensuring that sustainability isn’t just internal—it’s shared, scaled, and measurable. Want to see how we’re managing our impact across the board? Explore our 2025 Sustainability Report for the full picture: https://lnkd.in/db23P-ui #ClientImpact #SustainabilityStrategy #CorporateSustainability #ERMSustainabilityReport

CSRD is more than compliance—it’s a chance to create real business value. Early adopters are already seeing benefits: sharper materiality assessments, better data, and stronger integration of sustainability into strategy. Last week, experts explored the latest insights on how companies across sectors are approaching CSRD. Key takeaways include: - The most important takeaways from our Wave 1 analysis of 41 leading global companies - Surprising trends and gaps in early CSRD readiness - Practical guidance for adjusting your reporting and compliance processes moving forward You can rewatch the webinar and dive deeper into the findings by following the link below.  https://lnkd.in/dF4v9hSS #SustainableBusiness #ESGStrategy Aiste Brackley, Jennifer Herbruck Klie, Laurent Beuselinck, Nicolas Heath, Vijay Bedarkar, Alexander Guehrer