Stringent Environmental Regulations Fuel Environmental Consulting Services Market Growth
According to our latest study, "Environmental Consulting Services Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis – By Services Type, Media Type, Vertical, and Geography," the market 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 report includes growth prospects owing to the current environmental consulting services market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.
Global agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the European Environment Agency (EEA), and India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have intensified their oversight across sectors, mandating stricter compliance with environmental standards to address climate change, pollution, and sustainable resource management. As a result, industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to construction and agriculture rely on specialized environmental consultants to navigate regulatory complexities, conduct environmental impact assessments, and implement remediation and sustainability strategies.
Environmental Consulting Services Market Analysis — by Geography
Environmental Consulting Services Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Service Type (Monitoring and Testing, Investment Assessment and Auditing, Permitting and Compliance, Project and Information Management, Others), Media Type (Water Management, Waste Management, Others), Industry Vertical (Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing and Process Industries, Chemical and Petroleum, Transportation and Construction, Others), and Geography
Environmental Consulting Service Market Growth by 2031
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In the US, the EPA’s enforcement of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act mandates companies to monitor emissions and effluents more rigorously. Following the EPA’s tightened methane emission rules under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, oil and gas operators seek support from environmental consulting firms to design leak detection and mitigation programs. In the European Union (EU), the EEA has advanced its Green Deal agenda, encouraging member states toward net-zero emissions by 2050; this has led to heightened demand for consulting services in carbon footprint analysis, environmental due diligence, and circular economy planning. In 2024, the EEA updated its Environmental Implementation Review, emphasizing gaps in compliance at national levels, creating further opportunities for consulting interventions. In India, the CPCB revised and updated its guidelines on hazardous waste management and air quality monitoring, particularly under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in May 2025, compelling industries to invest in compliance-driven environmental solutions. The increasing pressure from India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) on industrial units for non-compliance is reinforcing the demand for expert guidance. Hence, these global regulatory trends are creating a complex legal landscape and driving the environmental consulting services market growth.
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. Other major players were also studied and analyzed in the market study to get a holistic view of the market and its ecosystem.
The report includes the environmental consulting services market forecast by service 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. In terms of revenue, the monitoring and testing segment held the largest environmental consulting services market share and is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The scope of the environmental consulting services market report focuses on North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Spain, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (South Korea, China, India, Japan, Australia, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), the Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of the Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America). North America dominated the market in 2023, followed by Europe and APAC.
The market in Asia Pacific is segmented into Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of APAC. In terms of revenue, China held the largest environmental consulting services market share in APAC. China’s environmental consulting market is expanding rapidly due to government policies combating pollution and promoting sustainability. The "Ecological Civilization" initiative and Dual Carbon” goals—peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060—have set ambitious targets across industries, spurring demand for green consulting services. Heavy industries, such as manufacturing and energy, face stringent emissions regulations, requiring environmental compliance audits and clean technology integration. Urban air and water pollution remain critical issues, driving demand for remediation and waste management solutions. China’s push for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy creates opportunities in lifecycle assessments and green certifications. However, the market is highly competitive, with domestic and international firms vying for contracts, emphasizing cost-effective and scalable environmental solutions
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