Emerton ranked #3 for Innovation among Consulting firms by Vault 2024 ranking for Europe MEA

The US hazardous waste industry has been a historically attractive market for Corporates and Private Equity alike, driven by resilient demand, regulatory barriers to entry, and healthy margins across the value chain. But after a decade of price-led growth and post-Covid tailwinds, the easy gains are over.

Players who want to keep winning now need to make sharper strategic choices — on where to play, what to build, and what to acquire.

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February 11th, 2026 - Emerton top-ranked in most categories in the latest Vault ranking

#11 rank overall among consulting firms in Europe

#2 for innovation

#5 for recruitment selectivity

#5 for overall diversity

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