M&A transactions open up growth potential – but they also carry risks, particularly when it comes to sustainability requirements such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) or the EU Taxonomy. The key question is: How does the acquisition target align with your own sustainability strategy? Companies that fail to answer this systematically risk overlooking hidden ESG risks – or missing opportunities for sustainable growth.
A structured ESG due diligence creates the transparency you need. It provides a clear picture of the target company's material sustainability aspects – and gives you the foundation for informed, confident, and strategic decisions.
Drawing on our extensive expertise in sustainability management and ESG compliance, we guide you through the entire due diligence process. We create structure and transparency across your value chain and ESG data – from preparation through to integration.
Our experts first assess the target company's current sustainability management practices and benchmark them against the legal requirements and ratings relevant to your organisation. This analysis forms the basis for the targeted collection and evaluation of data from ESG reports, policies, and company information provided by the sell-side. The acquisition target's ESG performance is independently and thoroughly assessed against regulatory requirements and international sustainability standards. The result: a clear, strategically relevant basis for decision-making that makes risks visible and gives you confidence for the next step. You can decide with clarity: Does this company align with your strategic goals? Which integration priorities do you need to address?
Our work doesn't stop after a successful acquisition or merger – we support you throughout the entire integration process. Together, we develop a structured approach that brings together or aligns the ESG standards and requirements of both organisations. We take a close look: How can the new company's sustainability practices be embedded into your existing processes, policies, and governance structures? Where is adjustment needed, and where do new synergies emerge? The result: a consistent and coherent sustainability strategy and governance framework.
A one-off due diligence is valuable – but the real benefit comes when ESG standards are firmly embedded in your M&A process. We help you develop clear policies and structures that ensure sustainability is considered from the outset in every future acquisition. This way, ESG requirements become a natural part of your investment decisions, rather than an afterthought – positioning your organisation as a responsible, forward-looking player.
We support you from the initial ESG analysis through the investment decision to full post-M&A integration – all from a single source.
We combine in-depth knowledge of the CSRD, the EU Taxonomy, and international ESG standards with a clear view of the strategic implications for your business model.
We translate ESG risks and opportunities into concrete measures with measurable business value – including through specialised services in decarbonisation and supply chain management.
