Creating impact through our people and partnerships
The ERM Foundation was established in 1995, to enable ERM and its employees to provide support for nonprofit organizations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Working across the globe, we blend grant funding, professional pro bono support and volunteering to create a lasting impact and measurable contribution to towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Support is provided for both established and pilot projects, where we can best leverage our technical expertise.
The ERM Foundation supports projects and programs that focus on supporting sustainable livelihoods and capacity building, tackling modern slavery and promoting human rights for all and helping to shape a nature positive and net-zero future.
One of the main mechanisms by which the ERM Foundation support organizations is through grant funding. ERM employees identify nonprofit organizations and social enterprises where Foundation funding can support their initiatives. Grants are provided for both one-off projects and for multi-year programs, maximizing the impact to communities and habitats.
The Foundation’s program of pro bono work offers our employees the unique and rewarding opportunity to utilize their technical skills and knowledge to support inspiring projects in often challenging conditions. The experience not only contributes to making a tangible difference to communities but also supports training and capacity building in our partner organizations.
Employees from across our offices participate in community volunteering by donating their time to support local initiatives aligned to the Foundation focus areas. Initiatives include tree planting, habitat restoration, and coastal clean-ups.
$7,400,000+
grant funding disbursed
21,500+
hours of technical pro bono support provided to partner organizations
480,000+
hectares of land protected, restored or rewilded
3,000,000+
livelihoods with improved access to clean water and sanitation
