ESG’s importance in M&A has grown exponentially. Its impact ranges from the availability of capital and deal value, as investors come under increasing pressure to invest responsibly and remain competitive, to regulatory intervention, as governments tackle ever-changing public opinion and awareness in this area.

M&A lawyers Edward Tran and Oliver Williams joined us to talk:

• why ESG is now relevant in M&A;
• the pressure investors face;
• how professionals are approaching due diligence;
• supply chain checks;
• long term profitability considerations;
• the need for clear and understandable rules;
• why “appropriate and adequate” ESG reporting is necessary;
• greenwashing;
• the role of data;
• the standardisation of ESG reporting.

A transcript of this podcast is available.