Private Equity Responsible Investment Survey
Leading PE firms know that managing ESG factors helps create value. PwC’s newest survey looks at the industry’s evolving approach—and highlights prospects for further gains.
Sustainable value in deals
Dealmakers, portfolio companies and corporates are realizing the strategic opportunities sustainability presents and are facing increasing stakeholder pressure to prioritize sustainability during M&A activity. Environmental, social and governance factors shouldn’t be about checking a box during a deal, but rather a way to create long-term value.
ESG factors are a key consideration during the deal and may dictate whether a deal gets done.
New global sustainability regulations and reporting frameworks – such as SEC, CSRD, and CSDDD regulations, and the ISSB framework, amongst others – mean companies will need to disclose more sustainability data than ever before. Dealmakers can use that newly disclosed data to gain a greater understanding of potential targets – identifying both challenges and opportunities to build long-term, sustainable value.
How to navigate sustainability considerations in M&A
Sustainability factors should be integrated into your overall investment framework. Our human-led and tech-powered team is ready to help you move forward with a differentiated and integrated point of view on both your company-specific and industry wide sustainability challenges.
We’ll help you by focusing on the changes that make the biggest difference – from how you operate and innovate to re-energizing for the future.
- How due diligence can drive value
- Exit readiness
- Sustainability strategy
- ESG regulation support
How due diligence can drive value
Supporting your responsible investment program
Our due diligence work reflects the priority sustainability matters for the acquisition target, with consideration of key stakeholder groups and the company’s effects on society. We identify risks and opportunities and provide practical recommendations with a value creation perspective, including:
- ESG red flag diligence – Provide a high-level ESG red flag analysis, suitable for limited access to information and management or a condensed timeline
- Comprehensive ESG due diligence – Provide more robust insights into sustainability-related value creation pathways
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