ERM and Truescape have developed a strategic partnership to offer dynamic visualization tools that help clients to communicate complex technical and commercial data to stakeholders to enhance understanding, reduce risk and support decision-making.

Truescape’s dynamic visualization capabilities combine multiple layers of engineering and environmental data to provide fact-based, survey-accurate, photo-real simulations. Businesses operating in the energy and resource sectors benefit from accurate visualization of complex scenarios that can be used to support communication and build trust with critical stakeholders engaged at every stage of a project, including local communities, regulators and investors.

Combined with ERM’s broad expertise in capital project and infrastructure development and delivery, these visualization capabilities support planning and development across a client’s project lifecycle from design through to permitting, construction and operations.

The partnership with Truescape reflects ERM’s commitment to expanding its ecosystem. ERM and Truescape are already working together on client projects including:

  • Community engagement to support a wind farm development: A visualization presenting the project’s technical and design features alongside its contributions to regional development and local government emissions targets was created as part of a communications strategy to build trust and address public concerns.
  • Countering misinformation for transmission line decision-making: A series of fact-based visualizations were used to counter misleading renderings developed by a community opposition campaign around a transmission line project.
  • Design planning to support solar farm application: A series of preliminary animations exploring different design options were used to engage and seek feedback from local officials to help ensure the proposed design met local community expectations.

Neeraj Nandurdikar, Global Service Leader for Capital Projects at ERM said: “In an era impacted by uncertainty and misinformation, the need for clear and transparent communication that helps our clients to engage effectively with their stakeholders is more important than ever.

“Truescape’s dynamic visual storytelling transforms the experience of complex infrastructure projects, from vision through to implementation. Together we look forward to helping more clients harness dynamic visualization to build trust and accelerate decision-making.”

Sam Chaffey, Founder and CEO at Truescape said "It’s a simple truth—most people find it easier to understand complex information by seeing it rather than reading about it. At the same time, we’re seeing an increase in AI-generated visual content designed to mislead or misinform. The most effective way to counter this is by producing visuals that are equally compelling, but grounded in accurate data and built to communicate facts with clarity and integrity."

"Our strategic partnership with ERM is a powerful opportunity. It combines ERM’s deep subject-matter expertise with Truescape’s globally recognized capability in creating world-class, data-driven visual content. Together, we can offer our clients a trusted, best-in-class solution—something unmatched in today’s market."

About ERM

Sustainability is our business.

As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business.

With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Learn more here.      

About Truescape

At Truescape, we create engaging 3D visualizations and interactive applications that clearly communicate the facts behind energy, infrastructure, and mining projects—helping to counter misinformation and support informed decision-making.

For over 30 years, Truescape has partnered with some of the world’s largest energy, mining, and infrastructure companies, as well as high-profile government agencies. We deliver innovative, intelligent visual solutions that cut through complexity and ambiguity—providing clear, compelling content that accurately conveys the facts.

Our dynamic visual tools go far beyond traditional infographics. We translate complex data into intuitive, trustworthy imagery that’s easy to understand and resonates with a wide range of audiences. It’s an exciting time for this field, as fact-based visual storytelling is increasingly seen as essential to building trust and transforming how critical information is communicated.