ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has agreed to acquire* the Environmental Division of NewFields Companies. The acquisition will expand ERM’s existing technical and strategic offerings in remediation and environmental services, enhancing its ability to help clients manage liabilities and risks across North America and globally.

The NewFields Environmental Division comprises approximately 110 experts in strategic consultancy, site investigation, and remediation practices. They bring a wealth of experience in areas such as environmental forensics and emerging contaminants, human health impact and risk assessment, data analytics, sediment management and marine sciences, and hydrogeology and groundwater modeling.  

Susan Angyal, ERM’s Regional CEO for North America, said, “Transforming environmental liabilities and legacy assets is fundamental to the sustainability goals of many organizations. Bringing together the expertise of ERM and NewFields Environmental Division will help clients to tackle an increasingly complex set of environmental challenges while harnessing the growing importance of environmental data for decision-making and value creation.”

Patrick Gobb, NewFields CEO, said, “Joining forces with ERM presents an exciting opportunity for our team and clients. We share a commitment to environmental consulting and are eager to leverage our combined strengths to create lasting value for our clients.”

Notes:

*The completion of the acquisition is subject to closing conditions.

ERM is acquiring the Environmental Division, along with its associated support services from NewFields Companies. The remaining businesses of NewFields will continue to operate independently from ERM.

NewFields trademarks and the logo are used under license from NewFields Companies.

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 8,000+ 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 opportunities for future generations.  Learn more here. 

About NewFields Environmental Division
NewFields is a leading environmental engineering and consulting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive and innovative solutions for clients worldwide. Since 1995, we have partnered with industries, government agencies, and communities to tackle complex environmental, engineering, and sustainability challenges. With a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technical experts, NewFields delivers customized, results-driven services that help our clients manage risks, optimize resources, and achieve their goals responsibly.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NewFields operates globally, offering expertise in areas such as environmental remediation, civil engineering, water resource management, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to scientific integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction drives our mission to create sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.newfields.com.