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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

The current U.S. administration has drastically shaken up the priorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, reconsidering many long-standing environmental protections.

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.

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

Low-carbon hydrogen shows distinct signs of progress but hasn’t been able to live up to the feverish expectations that took hold a few years ago.

How new federal policies in the US affect renewable energy development

North America

Reporting Obligations for PFAS: Responding to the Latest Developments

Global

Unlocking business value from Scope 3 emissions reporting

As risks increase for the mining industry, human rights shows the way forward

Is Australia ready for the step change from net zero strategies to transition planning?

The EU Clean Industrial Deal

Sustainability Trends Quarterly Outlook - April 2025

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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.