Environmental Consulting Services Market Report 2026

The environmental consulting services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $60.01 billion in 2025 to $62.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strengthening environmental regulations, expansion of infrastructure and mining projects, increased corporate focus on risk mitigation, growth in environmental auditing activities, rising demand for expert environmental guidance.

The environmental consulting services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $76.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing emphasis on net-zero strategies, rising investments in renewable energy projects, expansion of climate resilience planning, growing demand for data-driven environmental insights, increasing outsourcing of environmental expertise. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainability advisory services, rising adoption of environmental impact assessments, growing integration of gis and data analytics, expansion of climate change and adaptation consulting, enhanced focus on regulatory compliance support.

The growing demand for water and waste management consulting services is expected to drive the expansion of the environmental consulting services market in the coming years. Water and waste management consulting services involve professional guidance provided to companies and individuals on managing water resources and waste effectively. Environmental consulting services work alongside water and waste management consulting to handle hazardous waste, minimize environmental impact, and advise businesses on sustainability practices, including green building, proper waste management, renewable energy adoption, and reduction of pollutants and emissions. For example, in March 2025, according to Environment Analyst, a UK-based policy advisory firm, the water and waste management service sector grew by 28% in 2023, remaining the largest segment of environmental and sustainability consulting services, reflecting strong client demand for water and waste solutions. Therefore, the increasing demand for water and waste management consulting services is contributing to the growth of the environmental consulting services market.

Leading companies in the environmental consulting services market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as integrated sustainability and energy advisory services, to support decarbonization, ESG compliance, and energy transition objectives. Integrated sustainability and energy advisory services are comprehensive consulting solutions that combine environmental strategy, energy management, digital tools, and regulatory expertise to help organizations reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, comply with ESG regulations, and achieve long-term sustainability and energy transition targets. For example, in October 2025, Schneider Electric, a France-based leader in energy technology and sustainability services, launched SE Advisory Services, a global consulting brand designed to help organizations address complex challenges in energy efficiency, sustainability, electrification, automation, and digital transformation. SE Advisory Services offers a wide range of solutions, including sustainable business transformation, risk management, resource performance optimization, and intelligent AI-enabled software that connects fragmented workflows and drives measurable progress toward net-zero and resilience goals. Its unique features include an end-to-end approach, integration of digital innovation with expert consulting, and support across enterprise-wide and site-level initiatives, making it suitable for sectors seeking to modernize operations while achieving sustainability and energy transition outcomes.

In June 2025, Alliance Technical Group, a US-based environmental services company, acquired Environmental 360 LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Alliance Technical Group aims to enhance its environmental consulting and compliance capabilities, expanding its services in emissions monitoring, regulatory compliance, and on-site environmental support for industrial clients across the United States. Environmental 360 LLC is a US-based environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental compliance services, including Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs, and continuous emissions monitoring and reporting solutions.

Major companies operating in the environmental consulting services market include AECOM, Wood Group PLC, Arcadis, Jacobs, WSP GLOBAL INC., TRANSFER Consultancy, Environmental Resources Management, SEPCO Environment, Nijhuis Industries, Atkins China Limited, China Hong Kong Ecology Consultants Limited, Explorer Geophysical Consultations, Enviro Analysts & Engineers Private Limited, Yekom Consulting Engineers, Environment Support Group, International Gulf Engineering Consultancy Bureau LLC (IGB), The Nature Conservation Corporation, ABC Technolabs India Pvt Ltd., Environmental Remediation and Financial Services LLC, Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI), 2ETW Consulting Services, ESD China Limited (ESD), E3 Environmental Consultants, Dornier Consulting GmbH, Certio Medio Ambiente, SHEMS Environmental Consultants, IL & FS Ecosmart Limited, IBIS Consulting, Environmental Consulting & Planning Ltd., Green Partners, Al Rai Environmental Services, ENTEC, Swan Environmental Private Limited, Impact Assessment Limited Corporation (EIA Ltd Co), NF International, Huta Environment, Pöyry Energy AG, SUEZ Environment Consulting, Purity Drop LLC, RPS Group Plc, Environmental Consulting Bureau (ECB), Leaf Global Environmental Services, Ramz Environmental Consultants, Japan NUS CO LTD, Bin Seddiq International and Solutions for Environmental Consultancy (SEC), Mott Macdonald Group Limited, Bee`ah Company, SMS Envocare Limited, SAWACO Water Desalination, Stantec, NSOVO, Tetra Tech, Industrial Supplies Center LLC (ISC), Ramboll Group, Essencis and WesTech Engineering, Inc., Golder Associates, Acer Africa, Anchor Environmental, Afzelia

North America was the largest region in the environmental consulting services market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the environmental consulting services market. The regions covered in the environmental consulting services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the environmental consulting services market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The environmental consulting services (ECS) market consists of revenue earned by entities that provide organizations and governments with environmental advice, assistance, and action plans. It includes the prevention of environmental contamination, toxic substances, security consulting, waste management, and pollution control. Environmental consulting services undertake processes where human capital is the major input. They make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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