Human Rights Due Diligence—ESG Impact On M&A Transactions

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations continue to gain global importance in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), many buyers are requiring human rights in their due diligence processes.

TAKEAWAYS

As the international legal framework around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues continues to change, conducting human rights diligence in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) also continues to evolve.

Companies and potential buyers are becoming increasingly sensitive to the risk of doing business in countries that lack respect for human rights and humane labor conditions.

By identifying and addressing human rights risks during the diligence phase of an M&A transaction, buyers can mitigate risks and protect their reputations.