ERM establishes new office in Abu Dhabi’s financial centre
Global sustainability consultancy ERM has established a new office in Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre (ADGM), expanding its base in the UAE to meet its growth ambition.
ERM has a longstanding presence in the Middle East, launching its first office in Abu Dhabi in 2006 order to support the main sectors in the region including oil & gas, financial services, power, metals and mining, manufacturing and government. From its base in Abu Dhabi, ERM also serves clients in the United Arab Emirates as well as neighboring gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
The move to Abu Dhabi Global Market signals the firm’s next growth phase in the region, emphasized Peter Rawlings, Managing Partner for the Middle East at ERM.
“Being part of this dynamic financial and business ecosystem will strengthen our ability to partner with clients across industries to embed sustainability into their decision-making, advance the energy transition, mitigate risk, accelerate diversification, and drive value creation.”
“Its position as a key financial hub makes it the ideal base for ERM, as businesses within ADGM’s ecosystem and the broader Gulf region seek our sustainability expertise in critical areas including project finance, mergers & acquisitions, and outbound sovereign investment,” he continued.
ADGM operates across Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island, spanning an area of 14.38 million square meters, making it one of the larger financial districts in the world. The district hosts nearly 3,000 entities, including around 300 financial firms and over 2,600 non-financial businesses.
“ERM has a 20-year history in the UAE, and we look forward to building on this presence through ADGM,” said Rawlings.
Backed by major investor
KKR has owned a majority stake in ERM since 2021. Under the wings of the global investment firm, ERM has grown – organically and inorganically – from roughly 5,500 employees to its current headcount of over 8,000 people.
“ERM’s expansion in the Middle East comes at an important time for businesses across the Gulf, as the need for high-quality sustainability expertise continues to grow,” said Rami Bibi, Managing Director and Head of Europe for KKR Global Impact.
“With a global track record of supporting companies through complex sustainability and transition challenges, ERM is well positioned to help organizations across the region strengthen resilience, manage risk, and capture new opportunities. Deepening their presence in the Middle East will further enable close collaboration with clients and partners across the Gulf.”
