Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 9.49 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 28.65 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 9.49 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
17.10%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 28.65 Bn
Figure. Environmental And Social Consulting Market Share (%), By Region 2025
Factors such as increasing environmental awareness among individuals and stringent government regulations regarding environmental protection are driving more companies to seek expert consulting services to ensure compliance with environmental and social standards. Environmental and social consulting helps organizations address sustainability challenges and improve their environmental and social impacts in a structured manner. Consultants in this field conduct assessments to identify risks, advise on mitigation strategies, assist with approvals, and provide ongoing monitoring services. They also help companies integrate sustainability into their core business strategies and operations. With growing importance given to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) parameters, the demand for environmental and social consulting is expected to rise substantially in the coming years.
Market Dynamics:
The global environmental and social consulting market is driven by growing environmental awareness and stringent regulatory norms across regions. Rising concerns over issues like climate change, resource depletion, and pollution have increased focus on sustainability. Mandates regarding emission control, waste disposal, and reporting of ESG performance are encouraging more companies to engage sustainability experts for compliance and risk mitigation. However, high costs associated with specialized consulting projects especially for small and medium firms acts as a restraint. Growing investor and stakeholder focus on ESG programs of companies presents lucrative opportunities for market players to develop offerings around sustainability reporting, impact assessments, and governance advising. Additionally, preference for outsourcing non-core activities like environment management opens growth prospects.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global environmental and social consulting market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global environmental and social consulting market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include WSP, Jacobs, Tetra Tech, AECOM, Stantec, Arcadis, ERM (Environmental Resources Management), Ramboll, TRC Companies, RSK, GHD, HDR, Mott MacDonald, Sweco, and Woodard & Curran
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global environmental and social consulting market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Market Segmentation
Environmental Area Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
Water
Land
Air
Combined
End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
Energy and Power
Public Sector
Mining and Manufacturing
Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Key Players Insights
WSP
Jacobs
Tetra Tech
AECOM
Stantec
Arcadis
ERM (Environmental Resources Management)
Ramboll
TRC Companies
RSK
GHD
HDR
Mott MacDonald
Sweco
Woodard & Curran
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market, By Environmental Area
Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market, By End-use Industry
Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market, By Environmental Area, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Water
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Land
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Air
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Combined
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Energy and Power
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Public Sector
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Mining and Manufacturing
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Environmental and Social Consulting Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)