Sustainability at Montrose Environmental Group Inc.

Abstract

This is a case study of the sustainability strategy and goals of the Montrose Environmental Group, an Arkansas-based (United States) publicly traded environmental solutions company that provides services to its clients through Assessment, Permitting and Response, Measurement and Analysis, and Remediation and Reuse. Montrose was one of the first companies to see environmental responsibility as not just an imperative but as a strategic asset and it has since remained ahead of the curve in applying the latest technologies in practical ways to solve difficult environmental challenges. Its mission is very clear: “to help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us”.

This case study assesses the company’s background, nature of business, its approach to sustainability, leadership, and its unwavering commitment to sustainability. We also take a critical look at the significance of sustainability to the company, its stakeholders, and the general public, as well as the alignment of its sustainability goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Finally, we take a critical look at the future of sustainability at Montrose, its short and long-term sustainability goals, and provide important recommendations for improved sustainability performance.