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Integrating ESG into M&A Due Diligence has become table stakes at this point. Companies are making huge business decisions based on this information and being critical in M&A activities.

In the realm of #mergers and #acquisitions (M&A), #ESG due diligence has emerged as an important factor influencing the pricing of transactions. 🌍 In this article, RSM’s ESG and #sustainability specialist advisers consider key questions in the evolving landscape of ESG due diligence in M&A, and explore the reasons behind its rising importance to ensure successful and #sustainable transactions. 🔍 Key takeaways include: 🌿 ESG due diligence has emerged as an important factor influencing the pricing of transactions. 🏢 Companies engaged in M&A recognise that overlooking ESG factors may incur regulatory fines, reputational damage, and operational inefficiencies. 💡 Thorough ESG due diligence can uncover valuable opportunities for enhancing corporate reputation, achieving synergies, and driving innovation. 📖 Full article: https://bit.ly/45b0466

♻️DOES ESG AFFECT CORPORATE M&A? Sustainability considerations are becoming increasingly central in the mergers and acquisitions dealmaking process: - Deloitte reports over 70% of companies have abandoned acquisitions over ESG concerns. - A vast majority said they would be willing to pay more for targets with strong ESG attributes. “Overall, ESG appears to be more deeply embedded in the M&A process than ever before, with a greater recognition among leaders that it is a lever for measuring, protecting, and creating value. One reason for this trend is that ESG data is now better defined, captured, and measured, thus, allowing metrics to be more precise and better understood than they were only a few years ago. Understanding ESG data starts with determining material ESG issues, which is another aspect of organizations’ enhanced maturity and sophistication over recent years.” https://hubs.ly/Q02Lc3FL0 Join Envana Software Solutions this week at the Oil and Gas Sustainability Audits conference. Learn how we're helping industry leaders close the sustainability reporting gap with granular, auditable emissions data and forecasts. https://hubs.ly/Q02Lc8B40 #Envana #ESG #SustainabilityReporting #Audits #OilandGas

My Partner Mika is the true asset in our M&A practice.

DRAKOPOULOS contributed to the August 2024 issue of CEE Legal Matters Magazine. Partner Mika Lalaouni wrote an article entitled "Navigating the Corporate and M&A Landscape in Greece: ESG Due Diligence in Focus for Sustainable Deal-Making". The article highlights the upward trend in transaction activity, showing that the market is not only recovering, but also attracting increased attention from international investors. It also explains the importance of ESG due diligence, a standard and essential tool in corporate and M&A transactions. Read the article below: https://lnkd.in/e-CuNMKC #lawfirm #corporatelaw #Mergers #Acquisitions

In the realm of #Mergers and #Acquisitions (M&A), #ESG due diligence has emerged as an important factor influencing the pricing of transactions. Stakeholders are prioritising ethical practices, sustainability, and transparency. The traditional financial and operational metrics used to evaluate M&A deals are being supplemented by comprehensive ESG assessments. Here is what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3RzAnXq

New insights from our latest publication on the Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence in M&A transactions reveal that 75% of dealmakers encountered significant ESG findings, often protecting up to 10% of deal value. Conducted by a team of experts from BCG and Gibson Dunn, this comprehensive study underscores the indispensable role of ESG due diligence in today's dealmaking landscape. For anyone involved in mergers and acquisitions, this is a must-read to understand the critical importance of integrating ESG considerations into your investment strategy. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dMHb_wzw #MergersAndAcquisitions #ESG #DueDiligence #Sustainability

"More than half of dealmakers reporting that they have encountered “deal stoppers” in the ESG due diligence process, and over a third reporting that ESG findings led to consequences such as a purchase price reduction, while nearly 60% said that they would be willing to pay a premium for a target that demonstrates a high level of ESG maturity in line with their ESG priorities". - KPMG  #ESG #mergers #acquisitions #investment #sustainablefinance

A new study by Deloitte shows that over half (57%) of merger and acquisition professionals consider ESG when deciding on acquisitions. This is up from 39% just two years ago. So what created this large jump in such a short time? Technology! “Being able to capture better, more relevant data to measure ESG value and metrics is providing organizations with more confidence in planning and executing transactions,” Deloitte said in its survey report. This illustrates how crucial robust ESG tracking is to the value and longevity of an organization. If your company is looking for a trustworthy expert to help jumpstart your ESG management journey, visit www.greenimpacttech.com today. https://lnkd.in/ejFgiGnn

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have rightly been pushed closer to the forefront of business strategy and boardroom decision making in recent years, none more so than when contemplating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity.     In our latest ‘Focus On’ blog Translink Corporate Finance UK Partner Kevin Davies shares insights into the increasing prominence of ESG in dealmaking, delving into the implications for mid-market transactions in today’s ever-changing M&A environment.   Read Kevin's insights, here: https://lnkd.in/dcMS7XGn   Translink Corporate Finance   #ESG #MergersandAcquisitions #CrossBorder #CorporateFinance #TranslinkCF