Future targets
Based on our materiality analysis, we have established material topics, targets for FY19 and 5-year goals.
Material topics
Governance
FY19 target
No fines or nonmonetary sanctions for material noncompliance with laws or regulations.
5-year goal (to be met by the end of FY22 unless otherwise indicated)
No fines or nonmonetary sanctions for material noncompliance with laws or regulations.
Our people
Show increase over prior year for gender diversity among Senior Consultants, Technical Directors and Partners.
Show increase over prior year for diversity in ERM's Senior Leadership Team.
Our employees reflect the diversity of the communities in which we work, based on gender, language and other measures.
Occupational health and safety
Days away from work case (DAWC) rate at or below 0.10 and no fatalities.
DAWC rate below 0.06 and no fatalities.
Climate change
Adopt GHG reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Achieve forecasted progress towards longer-term Science Based Targets for 2025 and 2050.
Innovating with clients and other leading organizations
Measure impacts of material innovations delivered to market in FY19.
Measure and report the impacts of innovating with clients and other organizations to address sustainability challenges.
Contributing to society & local communities
Contribute 1% of prior year profits to support sustainability initiatives around the globe, primarily through the ERM Foundation.
Increase Foundation contributions over time (e.g., percentage of employees engaged, company donations, employee funding).
Measure and report the impacts of Foundation and other non-client-generated projects/programs on Sustainable Development Goals.