Remediation & Regeneration

Remediation & Regeneration

ERM partners with clients to transform environmental liabilities and legacy assets into risk-adjusted portfolios. By combining best practice approaches with digital solutions, we help clients unlock maximum value and accelerate regeneration opportunities for their assets  

De-risk complex asset portfolios

Environmental liabilities are a part of almost every organization’s asset portfolio and balance sheet. The regulatory, technical and social complexities of these liabilities can heighten reputational risk and reduce asset value.

The cleanup and management of contaminated sites is complex and costly. Even organizations with well-established remediation programs frequently experience increased costs due to unanticipated issues, such as PFAS and other emerging contaminants.

The growing focus on sustainability and decarbonization by regulators and investors means more organizations are looking to optimize operational footprints, decommission legacy assets, remediate contaminated sites and explore regeneration opportunities.

Stakeholder pressure is growing to implement remediation solutions that leave a positive, lasting legacy by delivering nature-positive outcomes and supporting the social aspects of a just transition.

Maximize value from legacy liability portfolios by meeting regulatory, sustainability and fiscal goals.

Drive portfolio optimization and operational efficiency

From liability assessments to exit strategies, ERM supports clients throughout the asset lifecycle to generate maximum value from legacy liability assets by simultaneously addressing regulatory obligations, reserve goals, non-technical risk and sustainability commitments. 

Transform complex legacy liability portfolios with greater efficiency

We use digital tools, advanced analytics and best practice processes to identify, assess and deliver desired outcomes while minimizing risk and maximizing asset value. Our approaches can be scaled for individual sites or entire portfolios, increasing efficiency and transparency.

Adapt to macro and industry-specific changes

ERM enables organizations to establish risk-adjusted portfolios that strengthen sustainability goals, M&A initiatives and stakeholder relations. We identify and address environmental liabilities and legacy assets to support a just transition.

Apply a holistic approach to asset planning management and regeneration

By taking a lifecycle approach asset planning, management and regeneration, we enable organizations to more effectively manage liabilities and unlock greater shared value from industrial assets and liability portfolios.

Manage enterprise and operational risks

ERM supports clients to identify, assess and mitigate risks related to PFAS and other emerging contaminants. Our subject matter experts work with organizations to address issues proactively, and prevent business disruptions across supply chains, value chains, and operations.

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Develop remediation solutions

We collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective strategies for investigating and remediating PFAS and other emerging contaminants at clean-up sites globally. Our experts identify the optimal approaches to gather data, evaluate results, and address contamination.

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Gain a holistic understanding of PFAS uses

ERM offers integrated services to help clients understand and manage potential PFAS uses, emissions and liabilities across operations, supply chains, and potential acquisitions. We help clients better understand and overcome challenges linked to costs, reputational risks, product disruptions, and downstream implications.

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Navigate evolving regulations and compliance demands

Our global network of regulatory specialists helps clients navigate complex and evolving regulations on PFAS, microplastics, and 1,4-dioxane. With experts across a range of global jurisdictions, we provide regionally focused guidance on regulatory requirements, and support in developing tailored compliance programs.

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Our approach

Maximize business outcomes with ERM’s Remediation & Regeneration capabilities

Site investigation and remedial strategy development and implementation

Site decommissioning, decontamination and demolition

Asset and portfolio management

Asset retirement obligations

Environmental liability assessment and management

Data management, visualization, analytics and modelling

Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement

Human health and ecological risk assessment

Natural resource damage assessment

Litigation support

Outcomes

Realize portfolio value

Strengthen compliance confidence

Improve operational efficiency

Protect nature, water and biodiversity

Our partnerships

ERM has an ever-expanding ecosystem of partners across each key area of the sustainability value chain, enabling us to meet our clients’ evolving needs and scale our impact.

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ERM in numbers

Our experience and insights are cross-industry and on a global scale

23,000

projects worked on in FY23

8,000+

employees in 40+ countries globally

152

countries where we worked on projects in 2023

3,000+

clients across all industries

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Get in touch with our experts to discover how our experienced teams across the world can meet your sustainability and environmental needs.

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