TME is an independent, international operating research and consultancy group specialising in the economics and management of the environment and natural resources issues. The research and consultancy is provided to governments, companies and NGOs. The basic philosophy is that each party has to play its own role in the society's quest to generate economic development in balance with environmental qualities. The Institute provides support in the areas of policy support; policy instruments; market development and cleaner production.

TME has extensive experience with strategic policy studies in sustainable development and with the translation of stakeholders’ demands into business opportunities. The Institute strives for innovative approaches towards environmental economics in cooperation with research institutes, consultancy and engineering groups.