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Why carbon markets are heating up again

Carbon credits are heating up again as an investment proposition. With the growing emphasis on cost-effective decarbonization, it's critical that companies understand why — and why now.

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 33: We are all miners: Rethinking mining investment featuring Appian Capital

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EHS Leadership in 2025 to Achieve Safe & Sustainable Operations

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Data center power crunch: Meeting the power demands of the AI era

This strain on power infrastructure stems from digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) expanding more rapidly than they can be connected to the power grid.

Water quality in the pharmaceutical value chain: addressing API contamination at the source

Due to high API concentrations, direct releases can have significant local impacts on water quality and health if these discharges are not adequately treated.

EU Omnibus Update: New draft ESRS and EU Taxonomy update increase clarity

Two recent developments give companies a clearer view of what the final shape of the landmark EU Omnibus proposal may look like.

Sustainability at a Crossroads: A survey developed by ERM, GlobeScan and Volans

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The Global Regulations Radar, 3rd edition

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Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 32: Lessons from London Climate Action Week 2025

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

Our team captured several key takeaways from our LCAW discussions with business leaders, investors, policymakers, and representatives of civil society organizations.

From compliance to catalyst: How EHS audits must drive business value

ERM conducted a six-month benchmarking study involving more than 30 multinational companies across six major sectors.

Missing Link: How financial quantification accelerates sustainability value creation

The commercial upsides of climate-related action will only attract management attention and capital if they are robustly quantified.

Navigating uncertainty: How to anticipate and minimize risk in a shifting US environmental regulatory landscape

In flux - EU Omnibus update

The European Union's agenda to increase its competitiveness by simplifying the reporting and due diligence requirements in its sustainability regulations is further taking shape.

Sustainable Connections Podcast

Episode 31: Achieving zero freshwater use featuring Cemex

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Federal energy policy shifts: Insights from recent Executive Orders

On April 8th and 9th, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of Executive Orders (EO), some of which are directly relevant to the U.S. power grid and various decarbonization efforts.

Three steps to leverage your Scope 3 disclosure for value creation

Value creation from corporate and investor Net Zero strategies in the coming years will move beyond own operations to focus on Scope 3 emissions.

Infrastructure Developers in Africa Can Efficiently Meet Lenders’ ESG Requirements—and Gain Competitive Advantage

This article explores how developers can adopt a smarter, phased ESG strategy, starting with proportionate scoping, scaling ESG investment in line with project confidence.

The ERM Sustainability Institute

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