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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