ESG Investment, M&A & Transaction Due Diligence
Assess material ESG risks and liabilities in investment and transaction contexts.
ESG & SUSTAINABILITY · ENVIRONMENTAL, TECHNOLOGY & SECTOR SPECIFIC
ESG Due Diligence
Evaluating ESG Exposure. Identifying Transaction Risks. Supporting Informed Investments and Responsible Business Decisions.
ESG DUE DILIGENCE
Understanding ESG Due Diligence in India
Astronis Global provides integrated corporate, regulatory, legal and business advisory for ESG due diligence in acquisitions, investments and cross-border transactions. We help investors, acquirers, financial institutions and business owners assess ESG risks, liabilities, compliance gaps and reputational exposure to support informed, resilient decisions.
ESG due diligence examines relevant environmental, social and governance matters in the context of a transaction or investment. Scope should reflect the target's operations, locations, sector, supply chain, available evidence and the investor's decision priorities.
OUR SERVICES FOR ESG DUE DILIGENCE
Our ESG due diligence services
Coordinated esg due diligence support shaped around your business context and applicable requirements.
Environmental Liability & Regulatory Due Diligence
Review permits, compliance, contamination and environmental exposure.
Social Labour, Supply-Chain & Human Rights Review
Assess workforce, contractor, community and responsible sourcing issues.
Corporate Governance, Ethics & Integrity Review
Review board oversight, controls, ethics and governance records.
ESG Transaction Risk Allocation & Contractual Safeguards
Translate findings into conditions, disclosures and contractual protections.
Post-Transaction ESG Remediation & Integration
Prioritise corrective actions and support integration monitoring.
KEY BENEFITS
Why esg due diligence matters
ESG due diligence examines relevant environmental, social and governance matters in the context of a transaction or investment. Scope should reflect the target's operations, locations, sector, supply chain, available evidence and the investor's decision priorities.
Considered for your next chapter.
Identify material ESG…
Identify material ESG liabilities before investment.
Support informed transaction…
Support informed transaction and valuation decisions.
Reduce regulatory and…
Reduce regulatory and reputational surprises.
Strengthen contractual risk…
Strengthen contractual risk allocation.
Prioritise post-closing…
Prioritise post-closing remediation actions.
Support responsible capital…
Support responsible capital allocation.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Legal framework for esg due diligence
ESG due diligence examines relevant environmental, social and governance matters in the context of a transaction or investment. Scope should reflect the target's operations, locations, sector, supply chain, available evidence and the investor's decision priorities.
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Environmental approvals and compliance relevant to the target's operations.
- Air and Water pollution legislation
Consent, discharge and pollution-control obligations, as applicable.
- Labour and workplace requirements
Workforce conditions, safety and statutory obligations depend on activity and location.
- Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI rules
Governance and ESG disclosures where applicable to the target.
- Sector and lender standards
Additional expectations may arise from licences, financing or transaction commitments.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
ESG due diligence across transaction stages
A practical overview of esg due diligence considerations. The appropriate route depends on the facts, applicable law and current requirements.
| Features | Parameter | Pre-Transaction | Transaction Phase | Post-Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Identify material exposure | Allocate and document risk | Address agreed findings | |
| Typical output | Risk map and diligence report | Conditions, warranties and covenants | Remediation and integration plan | |
| Information focus | Permits, data, workforce and controls | Disclosure, evidence and responsibility | Owners, milestones and monitoring | |
| Decision use | Proceed, reprice or investigate | Complete with appropriate protections | Track progress and accountability | |
| Key risk | Unknown liabilities or gaps | Incomplete disclosure or allocation | Unresolved legacy issues |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
ESG DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS
ESG due diligence process
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
Transaction scoping
Define target, locations, sectors, timetable and decision priorities.
Information request
Collect permits, policies, data, workforce and governance records.
Regulatory and ESG review
Assess relevant environmental, social and governance exposures.
Risk analysis and verification
Prioritise findings and seek clarification or specialist input where needed.
Transaction reporting
Summarise material issues, evidence, limitations and recommended actions.
Contract and closing support
Coordinate conditions, disclosures, covenants and agreed protections.
Post-closing monitoring
Track remediation, integration and reporting commitments.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Documents for esg due diligence
The exact checklist depends on the matter, available records and applicable procedure.
- Target structure, business activities and site list
- Environmental permits, audits and inspection records
- Workforce, contractor, safety and grievance information
- ESG policies, governance records and disclosures
- Supply-chain, community and human-rights assessments
- Prior incidents, claims, remediation and regulatory correspondence
PROFESSIONAL FEES & ADVISORY PACKAGES
ESG Due Diligence professional fees
Fees depend on the matter, complexity, urgency, jurisdictions and agreed scope.
ESG Due Diligence assessment
On request- Initial matter and document review
- Applicable requirement assessment
- Recommended next steps
ESG Due Diligence support
On request- Matter-specific planning
- Filing or representation coordination
- Ongoing status and deadline support
Complex or connected requirements
Request a tailored scope for complex matters or connected workstreams related to esg due diligence.
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KEY FEATURES
ESG Due Diligence at a glance
Identify material ESG liabilities before investment.
Support informed transaction and valuation decisions.
Reduce regulatory and reputational surprises.
Strengthen contractual risk allocation.
Prioritise post-closing remediation actions.
Support responsible capital allocation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions about esg due diligence and the relevant process.
What does ESG due diligence assess?
When should ESG due diligence be conducted?
Does ESG due diligence replace legal due diligence?
Can due diligence findings affect transaction terms?
What if target records are incomplete?
TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
Guides, checklists and templates
Practical resources to help plan esg due diligence matters.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Make informed investment decisions with ESG clarity
Identify material ESG risks, connect findings to transaction protections and plan accountable remediation after closing.
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