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ESG due diligence

Also called: sustainability DD

ELI5

Check sustainability and governance risks before investing.

Used in conversation

“ESG due diligence found unsupported net-zero language.”

Definition

Review of environmental, social and governance risks, practices and claims.

Here “ESG due diligence” means: Review of environmental, social and governance risks, practices and claims.

Pitch context

You will see “ESG due diligence” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches investor diligence & data rooms.

Why it matters: In investor diligence & data rooms, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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