ERM Acquires Coho
February 14, 2023
ERM, the global sustainability consultancy, has acquired Coho, a climate, renewable energy and water advisory firm based near Washington, DC. The deal brings Coho’s ~50-person team and specialist capabilities into ERM to expand climate, renewable energy and water resiliency advisory services and accelerate clients’ decarbonization and water-optimization efforts.
- Buyers
- ERM
- Targets
- Coho
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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