ERM SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2024

Supporting the SDGs
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Sustainability is our businessERM’s contribution to the SDGs
The following table provides a snapshot of ERM’s contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our business strategy of operationalizing
sustainability, working with clients to support sustainable transformation and through our partnerships and collaborations. We have reported on our contributions to the SDGs
since their adoption in 2015, and they remain a framework in our business planning and approach to delivering impact.

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ERM’s impact in FY24

1.5

• ERM’s projects across our services can have a positive impact on the poor and vulnerable
by reducing exposures to environmental, health and safety risks through our work withclients on their decarbonization journeys, social and environmental assessments, productsustainability, business resilience and health, safety and wellbeing programs.

Build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable
situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability
to climate-related extreme events and other economic,
social and environmental shocks and disasters.

2.4
By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems
and implement resilient agricultural practices that
increase productivity and production, that help
maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity foradaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought,
flooding and other disasters and that progressively
improve land and soil quality.

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• Working across the globe, the ERM Foundation blends grant funding, professional pro
bono support and volunteering to create a lasting impact and measurable contribution toprojects and programs at the intersection of climate, nature and human rights, supporting
projects such as biodiversity protection, climate action, investing in women’s livelihoods
and improving access to clean water and sanitation.

• ERM provides technical expertise to help improve the sustainability of agribusiness, suchas participating since 2020 in the Technical Working Group responsible for drafting theGreenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance and pilot testing theguidance within the agribusiness sector.
• ERM works with development finance institutions to embed climate-related risk andopportunity into assessments for agriculture.
• ERM uses remote sensing and other tools to help clients assess and manage agriculturalland assets.

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3.9

• ERM’s air quality technical community provides innovative solutions to challenges related
to air permitting and compliance, air quality impact assessment, health risk assessment,
air monitoring and measurement, and air pollution control engineering.

By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths andillnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water andsoil pollution and contamination.

• ERM’s liability portfolio management and remediation services support the mitigation
and remediation of potential risks to human health and the environment. Our services
help reduce environmental impacts from pollution, create biodiversity net gain, improvewater quality and resilience and repurpose assets to beneficial uses. The Sustainability
Report captures the amount of soil and water treated and pollutants removed by our teams
during FY24.
• ERM’s human health and ecological risk assessment community is a group of over
100 professionals worldwide who use their expertise to provide toxicological studies,
statistical studies and bioaccumulation studies. Our experts provide guidance to clientson the potential for adverse human and ecological impacts due to exposure to hazardous
substances (chemical, biological or radiological) and the evaluation of their potential
impacts and risks.
• Our global network of product stewardship regulatory experts, scientists and consultants
help organizations minimize environmental impacts throughout the product lifecycle;
take new, innovative and safer products to market; support the responsible use ofresources; and a safe environment in manufacturing, distribution and end-of-life
management.
• ERM has established the position of Global Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing and is
implementing the award winning “Security to Thrive” program, which aims to address a
growing demand for a more holistic approach to mental wellbeing.

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4.7

• ERM projects include a sustainability-related educational component for our clients’
employees and other stakeholders, including members of local communities, suppliersand contractors, among others.

Ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge andskills needed to promote sustainable development andsustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality,
promotion of a culture of peace and nonviolence, global
citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and ofculture’s contribution to sustainable development.

• We include training and skills development across our global operations at all levels
within the company. All employees receive job-specific mandatory training. ERM’s
Technical Career Hub provides detailed advice for employees and opportunities for careerdevelopment in technical roles within the business.
• In addition, we offer voluntary training and awareness on diversity, equity, inclusion andbelonging (DEIB), wellbeing and a broad range of sustainability topics. The ERM Academy
offers training programs, mentoring and online courses. Mentors at ERM help employees
answer questions, discuss latest trends and updates and provide live monthly discussion
sessions.
• Our consultants participate as speakers, moderators and panel members in sustainabilityrelated conferences, webinars and meetings in every region of the world.
• ERM supports the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in thedevelopment of their Introduction to Sustainability in Business education program.
• The ERM Foundation provided more than 11,700 people with environmental education ortraining during FY24.

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5.5

• Our strategy and social consulting experts integrate social, legal and other requirements
into core business processes for our clients, including gender equality and policies that
promote sustainable development.

Ensure women’s full and effective participation andequal opportunities for leadership at all levels ofdecision-making in political, economic and public life.
5.a
Undertake reforms to give women equal rights toeconomic resources, as well as access to ownershipand control over land and other forms of property,
financial services, inheritance and natural resources, inaccordance with national laws.

• ERM’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics emphasizes freedom from discrimination orharassment at work. We support diversity in our workforce and respect for the customs
and laws of the many countries where we work.
• Through our policies we prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any
other category protected by the laws of the communities in which we do business.
• ERM is a signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles.

5.c• In FY24, we achieved gender balance in our Associate Partner pipeline.

Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable
legislation for the promotion of gender equality and theempowerment of all women and girls at all levels.

• Investing in women and girls is focus area for the ERM Foundation. During FY24, we
supported over 2,700 livelihoods in the low-carbon economy, particularly in developing
countries.
• ERM supported Deborah Maris, the Founder of Força Meninas (Go Girls), an ERM
Foundation Partner, to participate in the WBCSD LEAP Leadership program for women.

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6.1

6.2

• ERM helps clients to define enterprise water strategies, through true cost of water
evaluation, risk assessment, target setting and identification of investment opportunities.
We implement water stewardship down to basin level and inform finance-grade
disclosures. Underpinning this work, we deliver comprehensive regulatory complianceprograms for fresh, storm and wastewater.

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable
sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation,
paying special attention to the needs of women and girls
and those in vulnerable situations.

• Our experts provide water stress risk mapping and recommendations for managing andmitigating water risks for our clients’ operations and supply chains around the world,
helping clients understand how local communities use and value water, including theircultural and ethical relationships with water.

6.3• In the past year, we worked on 81 sites in 21 out of 100 of the priority water-stressed basins
identified by the United Nations CEO Water Mandate to address water risks for businessand surrounding communities.

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe
and affordable drinking water for all.

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution,
eliminating dumping and minimizing release ofhazardous chemicals and materials, halving the
proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially.

• More than 2.4 billion liters of water were treated as part of our work with clients during
FY24.

6.5

• ERM is involved in the WASH4Work initiative.

By 2030, implement integrated water resourcesmanagement at all levels, including transboundary
cooperation as appropriate.

• ERM is an active member of the Alliance for Water Stewardship.

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• During FY24, the ERM Foundation provided access to clean water and sanitation,
including menstrual health and hygiene education, to over 13,000 people.

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7.1

• ERM partners with our power industry clients by developing and implementing
sustainable energy technologies, policies and solutions; reducing asset vulnerability
to climate-related risks; optimizing grid capacity; addressing environmental health,social and safety operational performance improvement issues; advising on stakeholder
and political engagement; and providing expert insights across key stages of strategy,
development and construction of power grids.

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable
and modern energy services.
7.2
By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewableenergy in the global energy mix.

• ERM’s energy and climate change technical community supports renewable energy
projects across sectors and geographies. Our experts identify gaps and offer insights for
managing human rights risks during the development and operation of renewable energy
projects.
• During FY24, ERM worked on over 1,000 renewable energy projects supporting more than
200 gigawatts of installed renewable energy capacity and more than 10 gigawatts of
installed energy storage.
• ERM is taking forward Dolphyn Hydrogen, a company established to commercialize theDolphyn green hydrogen production process in the United Kingdom and around theworld.
• This year, the ERM Foundation has supported over 7,000 individuals with improved accessto low-carbon products, services and initiatives.
• ERM’s CEO co-chairs the WBCSD Energy Pathway Program Board, with ERM involved
in hydrogen, carbon removals and nature workstreams through secondments and otheractivities.
• ERM is an active member of the Global Renewables Alliance and supported their Tripling
Renewables and Doubling Energy Efficiency campaign at COP28 and other leading events.

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8.2

• Our business strategy focuses on providing innovative solutions to our clients on the fullrange of sustainability issues. In particular, we are focusing on leveraging technologicaladvances across our core services and within our own business to drive productivity.

Achieve higher levels of productivity throughdiversification, technological upgrading and innovation.
8.3
Promote development-oriented policies that
support productive activities, decent job creation,
entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, andencourage the formalization and growth of micro-,small- and medium-sized enterprises, including
through access to financial services.
8.5
By 2030, achieve full and productive employment anddecent work for all women and men, including foryoung people and persons with disabilities, and equalpay for work of equal value.
8.7
Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate
forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking
and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst
forms of child labor, including recruitment and useof child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labor in all its
forms.
8.8• Impact assessment services include development of sustainable infrastructure and job
creation through project feasibility, siting, routing and planning.
• Our experts help businesses maintain compliance and remain viable employers. Our
health and safety consultants help clients move beyond traditional compliance andcorrective programs to safeguard lives, protect assets and strengthen reputation.
• ERM’s programs focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in
and impacted by our work, including ERM employees, clients, contractors, as well as
communities and the public local to our program sites.
• In FY24, we engaged more than 1,800 Executive Leaders in health and safety leadershiptransformation engagements.
• Through our policies, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any
other category protected by the laws of the communities in which we do business.
• ERM is a member of the Business Commission for Tackling Inequality (BCTI) with our
Global Leader, Social Performance and Human Rights, serving as a commissioner.
• With a policy of zero tolerance towards modern slavery and the violation of human rights,
ERM is committed to supporting and aligning our work to eradicate modern slavery
among children by 2025 and universally by 2030.

Protect labor rights and promote safe and secure
working environments for all workers, including
migrant workers, in particular women migrants, andthose in precarious employment.

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9.1

• ERM provides our full scope of services to many clients in critical infrastructure sectors,
including energy, chemicals, food and agriculture, healthcare, information technology,transportation systems and financial services. For example, we provide support forbuilding new and repurposing existing infrastructure for the low-carbon economy at theasset, local, regional and national levels.

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient
infrastructure, including regional and trans-borderinfrastructure, to support economic development
and human wellbeing, with a focus on affordable andequitable access for all.
9.5
Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technologicalcapabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, inparticular developing countries, including, by 2030,
encouraging innovation and substantially increasing
the number of research and development workers per
1 million people and public and private research anddevelopment spending.

10.2
By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic
and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex,
disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic orother status.

• ERM is an active member of the Alliance for Industrial Decarbonization, supported by
IRENA, the International Renewables Energy Agency, to advance the decarbonization of
the most energy intensive sectors.
• Through the ERM Foundation, we support organizations globally involved in scientificresearch and upgrading of technological capabilities.

• We are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and committed to taking practical steps totackle barriers that racial and ethnic minority people face in recruitment and progression,and to make ERM representative of the societies in which we operate.
• We encourage involvement in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focusing on issues
and challenges specific to race/ethnicity, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, andparents and carers.
• ERM prepares an annual Modern Slavery Statement in accordance with United Kingdom,
Australia and Canada requirements.

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11.6

• ERM’s regulatory experts promote compliance with air, water and waste regulations andpermits.

By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental
impact of cities, including by paying special attention to
air quality and municipal and other waste management.

• Our air quality team is comprised of professionals with both industry and regulatory
expertise. Their knowledge of local, state and international standards and regulations,and ability to collaborate globally, help companies understand and meet air quality
requirements and reporting obligations while also achieving broader business goals.
• Our approach to product stewardship with clients supports sustainable product design andcircular economy efforts.

12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management andefficient use of natural resources.
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation throughprevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational
companies, to adopt sustainable practices and tointegrate sustainability information into their reporting
cycle.

• ERM is a member of the Natural Climate Solutions Alliance, which focuses on enablingnatural climate solutions (NCS), including biodiversity and forest loss, land degradation,
sustainable water management and sustainable community livelihoods. We have spoken
on several platforms in FY24 on the importance of high integrity, high-quality NCS carbon
credits. We have co-authored the Investor Guide to the Voluntary Carbon Markets aimed at
mobilizing capital for high-integrity projects.
• ERM’s product sustainability services can give companies a competitive advantage.
Innovation to incorporate green chemistry satisfies customer demands for safer materials,
and participation in the circular economy helps improve stewardship of natural resources,
reduce waste generation and promote reuse and recycling.
• ERM works with leading organizations to address complex sustainability challenges andcreate long-term value by clarifying strategic direction, driving organizational change
and enhancing transparency and the robustness of public disclosures (e.g., Corporate
Sustainability Reporting Directive, Global Reporting Initiative, UN Global Compact and
CDP, among others).
• ERM is engaged in a range of industry initiatives including, the Circular Electronics
Partnership, WBCSD Chemical workstream and others.

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13.1

• ERM has a core service offering around helping our clients to decarbonize, fromdeveloping strategy to delivering GHG reductions on the ground, supported by deep
low-carbon technology expertise and with the use of the right technology-enabled tools.

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climaterelated hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human andinstitutional capacity on climate change mitigation,
adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.

• Air quality permitting and compliance, carbon management, energy and operational
efficiency, and climate risk are increasingly important to the world and our clients’business objectives.
• We collaborate with industry, nonprofit organizations and thought leaders to raiseawareness and take action to address climate change.
• ERM continues to take steps towards reducing our direct and indirect emissions throughour science-based targets.
• We are supporting WBCSD and the Hydrogen Council in the development of an SDG
Roadmap, the first phase (Impact Compass) of which was released at COP28.
• ERM is a member of the Natural Climate Solutions Alliance (NCSA), which focuseson enabling NCS including biodiversity and forest loss, land degradation, sustainable
water management and sustainable community livelihoods. We have spoken on several
platforms in FY24 on the importance of high integrity, high-quality NCS carbon credits.
We have co-authored the Investor Guide to the Voluntary Carbon Markets aimed at
mobilizing capital for high-integrity projects.
• The ERM Foundation Future Fund provided more than 18,000 people with improved
access to low-carbon products, services and initiatives during FY24.

14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine
pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based
activities, including marine debris and nutrient
pollution.

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• As a signatory of the Sustainable Oceans Principles, we recognize the urgency and global
importance of a healthy, sustainable ocean and pledge to take action to promote thewellbeing of our oceans for current and future generations.
• ERM’s marine systems technical community provides expertise related to our client’s
activities on the coast and in the world’s seas and oceans.

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• Our global team of natural resource practitioners, including terrestrial, freshwater andmarine ecologists and scientists, provides expertise in conducting marine, freshwater andterrestrial biodiversity field studies, conducting ecological impact assessments, developing
species and habitat management plans, designing ecological restoration plans anddeveloping strategies for ecological offsets.
• Through the ERM Foundation’s Future Fund program, we are investing in longer-term
partnerships with The Ocean Fund in our Latin America and the Caribbean region andOcean Wise Conservation Association in our North America region.
• In addition, the ERM Foundation supported several organizations in protecting andrestoring mangroves, preventing plastic pollution in oceans and improving the health ofrivers during FY24.

15.2
Promote the implementation of sustainable
management of all types of forests, halt deforestation,
restore degraded forests and substantially increaseafforestation and reforestation globally.

• Biodiversity experts identify and develop measures to reduce potential impacts on aquaticand terrestrial habitats.
• ERM has published a global biodiversity policy and nature strategy.
• To assess the environmental and social impact of reforestation and afforestation
programs, ERM developed a framework to help companies align with global best practices
on nature restoration and community protection.
• ERM is an active member of the NCSA and published a report on Natural Climate
Solutions and the Voluntary Carbon Market: A Guide for C-suite Executives.
• We have delivered thought leadership on nature through publications such as:• Prepare to LEAP: Updates to the TNFD framework and planning for the future.
• The Nature Agenda: A view from the frontlines of TNFD piloting.
• Accounting for Nature: Preparing for tomorrow’s nature accounting needs today.

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• One of ERM’s areas of focus within the broad scope of WBCSD’s work programs is forests.
We are working with the Forest Sector Group on its Equity Roadmap.
• Through the ERM Foundation, we supported the planting of more than 35,000 trees
and saplings across 13 countries. Nearly 9,900 hectares of land were planted, restored,
reforested or protected during FY24.

16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all theirforms.
16.b
Promote and enforce nondiscriminatory laws andpolicies for sustainable development.

17.16
Enhance the global partnership for sustainable
development, complemented by multistakeholder
partnerships.

• Our commitment to combat bribery and corruption is fundamental to how we operate andis embedded into our key systems and programs.
• Environmental, health and safety strategy and social consulting experts integrate social,legal and other requirements into core business processes, including DEIB and policies
that promote sustainable development.

• ERM engages in many multistakeholder partnerships including the UN Global Compact
and several of its initiatives, WBCSD and many other entities at a global, regional, national
and local level.

Further details can be found in the ERM Sustainability Report.

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