According to our latest study on "Environmental Consulting Services Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis - by Services Type, Media Type, and Vertical," the environmental consulting services market size was valued at US$ 41.40 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 63.94 billion by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5% during 2025-2031.

The environmental consulting services market is segmented into five major regions-North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. North America dominated the market in 2023, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, respectively. The Europe environmental consulting services market is segmented into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. In terms of revenue, UK dominated the environmental consulting services market share. Post-Brexit, the UK maintains strong environmental standards, driving demand for environmental consulting services. The Environment Act 2021 mandates biodiversity net gain (BNG) for developments, requiring expert assessments. The businesses' shift towards net-zero emissions by 2050 increases demand for decarbonization strategies, particularly in the energy, transport, and construction sectors. Consultants assist businesses with EIAs for offshore wind farms and hydrogen projects. Moreover, the UK's waste management sector seeks expertise in circular economy transitions and plastic tax compliance. Additionally, the growing number of urban regeneration projects, such as London's Thames Estuary 2050 plan, requires sustainability consulting. Additionally, corporate ESG reporting under the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework is significantly expanding opportunities for environmental advisors in the market.

Germany's strong environmental policies, such as the Energiewende (energy transition) and strict European Union (EU) regulations, are driving demand for environmental consulting services. Businesses seek expertise in renewable energy integration, carbon footprint reduction, and compliance with the Circular Economy Act (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz - KrWG). The shift to sustainable industrial practices, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing industries, further boosts demand for environmental consulting services. Urbanization and contaminated site remediation also require consulting services. Additionally, Germany's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 necessitates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory services. The growing emphasis on green finance and sustainable infrastructure projects creates opportunities for consultants specializing in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and decarbonization strategies, which fuels the market growth.

Key Findings of Environmental Consulting Services Market Study:

The environmental consulting services market study primarily focuses on services type, media type, vertical, and geography. Based on service type, the market is divided into investment assessment and auditing, permitting and compliance, project and information management, monitoring and testing, and others. Based on media type, the environment consulting services market is classified into water management, waste management, and others. By vertical, the market is segmented into energy and utilities, chemicals and petroleum industries, manufacturing and process industries, transportation and construction sectors, and others. In terms of geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

Based on media type, the environment consulting services market is classified into water management, waste management, and others. The water management segment held the largest environmental consulting services market share in 2024. Water is one of the most essential raw materials in manufacturing facilities of the food & beverages, oil & gas, power generation, chemicals and petrochemicals, metal processing, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical industries. The water used for manufacturing can be highly contaminated and needs to be treated for the removal of toxic compounds before discharging it into water streams. Water management services offered by environmental consulting firms allow manufacturing facilities to set up water management systems that adhere to the emission laws applicable at the respective locality. Thus, with the growing concerns for preserving water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams, the demand for environmental consulting services for water management is also increasing.

With rapidly growing industrialization, especially in Asia, there has been is surge in waste generation worldwide. This waste can be in any form, solid, liquid, gas, or slurry, and it can be hazardous to the environment. Environmental consultancies provide waste management services to manufacturing industries and assist them by suggesting suitable waste disposal methods, such as incineration, fuel blending, landfill, wastewater treatment, and recycling. Environmental consulting services assist clients in developing and implementing effective waste management strategies tailored to specific industries and regulatory requirements. Consultants conduct waste audits to identify waste streams and quantify volumes, enabling cost-effective and sustainable disposal or recycling methods. They help design waste minimization programs, promote materials reuse, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, consultants support clients in securing permits, maintaining documentation, and adopting innovative technologies like waste-to-energy systems to enhance waste diversion efforts.

AECOM; Jacobs Solutions Inc; Arcadis NV; Bechtel Corp; The ERM International Group Limited; Tetra Tech Inc.; Antea Group; Stantec Inc; Ramboll Group A/S; and SLR Consulting are among the key players profiled in the environmental consulting services market report. Several other major players were studied and analyzed during the environmental consulting services market analysis to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem. The environmental consulting services market also provides detailed market insights, which help the key players strategize their growth. The report includes growth prospects owing to the current environmental consulting services market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.

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