ESG Advisory Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Environmental Advisory, Social Responsibility Advisory), By Application, By Industry, By Size, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The ESG advisory market size is expected to reach USD 135.90 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “ESG Advisory Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Environmental Advisory, Social Responsibility Advisory), By Application, By Industry, By Size, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

ESG advisory is a professional service that guides organizations in adopting sustainability, ethical governance, and social responsibility into their core decision-making processes. The integration of ESG metrics into long-term corporate strategy and value-creation models is boosting growth opportunities. Companies are adopting ESG as a strategic imperative to manage risks, improve brand reputation, and align with stakeholder values in sustainable finance as they move beyond basic compliance. Additionally, ESG advisors play a crucial role in helping businesses identify material issues, develop actionable roadmaps, and ensure that sustainability becomes a driver of competitive advantage throughout the organization.

The increasing demand for data-driven ESG solutions, driven by the need for transparent, measurable, and verifiable outcomes, further drives the expansion opportunities. Companies are under growing pressure to demonstrate real impact through credible metrics and standardized reporting frameworks. This has driven ESG advisory firms to enhance their analytical capabilities, leveraging digital transformation and performance benchmarks to deliver more in-depth insights. The focus on measurable ESG performance is expected to boost, reinforcing the role of advisory services in ensuring data integrity and strategic alignment as expectations from investors, regulators, and consumers evolve.

ESG advisory Market Report Highlights

In terms of application, the strategy development and integration services segment accounted for the largest market share, reflecting organizations' growing focus on embedding ESG principles into their fundamental business models and operational frameworks.

Based on type, the ESG reporting and disclosure segment is anticipated to experience the most rapid expansion in the coming years, due to the swift advancement of global regulatory standards and heightened investor demand for corporate transparency.

North America led the ESG advisory market in revenue share during 2024, attributed to its well-established regulatory infrastructure, active investor engagement, and robust institutional emphasis on ESG adherence.

Asia Pacific is expected to register substantial growth over the forecast period, driven by increasing environmental consciousness, dynamic regulatory developments, and expanding international investor interest in regional sustainability initiatives.

A few global key market players include Bain & Company, Inc.; Boston Consulting Group; Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited; Ernst & Young Global Limited; McKinsey & Company; MSCI Inc.; Nexio Projects; PwC; Sustainalytics; and The ERM International Group Limited.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of type, application, industry, size, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Environmental Advisory

Social Responsibility Advisory

Governance & Ethics Advisory

ESG Reporting & Disclosure

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Strategy Development & Integration

Compliance & Risk Management

Reporting & Transparency

Stakeholder Engagement

By Industry Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Energy & Utilities

Manufacturing

Financial Services

Technology

Healthcare

By Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Large Enterprises

Medium Businesses

Small Businesses

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa