Article: The growing importance of ESG in M&A transactions
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As environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a growing focus for companies and their shareholders, financiers, employees and other stakeholders, they have also become increasingly important to the success of M&A transactions*.
ESG factors are now seen as important value drivers for dealmakers, as well as being essential to corporate values and reputational expectations. Effective diligence, evaluation and management of ESG considerations are critical steps for parties to take to mitigate risk, achieve beneficial outcomes and synergies, and successfully execute transactions. This article explores key ESG factors that are increasingly influencing M&A transactions, as well as actions parties can take to effectively identify and address ESG risks—and how buyers can capitalize on ESG opportunities presented by a target company.
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