Our latest ESG due diligence work shows clear momentum across deals in the first half of 2025. In this period, we delivered 87 assessments, added to a total of more than 1,000 over the past 15 years, and identified over 430 opportunities for value creation. Our global coverage extended across the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, with each review aligned to client needs and leading ESG frameworks.
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ESG due diligence milestones in 2025 so far
87 ESG due diligence assessments delivered: We completed 87 ESG due diligence reviews across a wide range of industries in 2025, taking our total to more than 1,000 over the past 15 years. Each review was tailored to client requirements, aligned with reporting frameworks and policies, and covered sell-side, buy-side, and specialist assessments (including impact and EU Taxonomy) for both platform and bolt-on targets.
Global reach: Our ESG assessments covered target companies in the UK, northern and southern Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, applying consistent standards while addressing regional ESG requirements.
430+ value creation opportunities identified: We identified more than 430 value creation opportunities, ranging from regulatory readiness (CSRD, SFDR, GDPR compliance) to operational efficiency and stronger stakeholder engagement strategies. -
Market view from our global ESG due diligence lead
Dr Kumail Haider, Global Lead of Holtara ESG Due Diligence Solutions: “ESG due diligence is no longer just risk management, it is the strategic edge. We find what traditional reviews miss and support investors to make the right decisions. It offers the first steps to embed sustainability strategy post-acquisition, paving the way for long-term value and greater resilience.” -
ESG due diligence: empowering investment decisions
ESG due diligence remains central to dealmaking: ESG due diligence has become a core component of dealmaking and is no longer just a compliance checkbox but a strategic tool. It helps to uncover hidden risks, inform post-deal value creation plans, and integrate forward-looking strategies that align with long-term business sustainability.
Rising ESG expectations across the value chain: Across industries, ESG expectations are increasing, driven by regulatory shifts and changing market dynamics. Companies now face significant revenue risks from non-compliance with local, national, and continental regulations, while responding to shifting client demands and greater investor scrutiny.
Extending ESG due diligence to bolt-on acquisitions: ESG considerations are no longer limited to large-scale transactions. Increasingly, bolt-on acquisitions are reviewed through an ESG lens to confirm alignment with the parent company’s sustainability goals and risk appetite, supporting a consistent and responsible growth strategy. -
Why we are the partner of choice for ESG due diligence
15+ years of ESG expertise: With over 15 years of experience, we have consistently delivered ESG insights that help investors make confident, informed decisions grounded in sustainability and long-term value creation.
1,000+ ESG due diligence engagements completed: Our team has carried out more than 1,000 ESG due diligence reviews, ranging from red flag and light assessments to detailed, vendor, impact, and EU Taxonomy assessments, each adapted to meet specific deal and stakeholder needs.
Aligned with leading ESG frameworks and regulations: Our methods are fully aligned with key reporting frameworks and regulatory standards, including CBAM, CSRD, CSDDD,EDCI, EU Taxonomy, ISO standards, SDGs, SFDR, and PAI, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
Tailored analysis for sector and value chain dynamics: We provide ESG analysis that reflects the unique features of each sector and value chain, incorporating country-level ESG maturity and industrial transition potential to deliver clear, practical insights.
Clear investment levers identified: Our due diligence reviews consistently highlight levers, from improving operational efficiency and strengthening stakeholder engagement to developing resilient and sustainable supply chains. - What is next: ESG due diligence developments for 2025–26
AI-powered due diligence: We have started developing our AI ESG due diligence capabilities to improve how we identify risks and red flags across a wider scope of the company’s value chain, reduce reporting burdens for target companies and their management, and enable our advisors to carry out deeper analysis. Early pilot results are promising, but they also highlight the need for our specialist advisors and analysts to review all information and conduct target company data research firsthand. We believe in the combined power of people and technology to deliver high-quality insights and analysis, and we will continue to explore new ways to strengthen our products and services.
ESG value chain intelligence: We are expanding our ability to gather ESG value chain intelligence to identify risks across entire supply chains, including scope 3 emissions, human rights violations, reputational risks, and supplier ESG practices. This ensures that ESG assessments go beyond surface-level findings to address wider, systemic risks within target companies.
ESG risk impact quantification model: To connect ESG insights with financial decision-making, we are developing a model that quantifies the financial effect of ESG gaps. Drawing from over 1,000 due diligence engagements, this tool supports strategic choices across procurement, finance, and operations by translating ESG risks into clear business implications.Need support with ESG expectations in due diligence?
We identify red flags, assess ESG risks, and highlight value creation opportunities, ensuring strategy, compliance, and reporting remain aligned with what matters most in competitive deal environments.
To learn more about our ESG due diligence offering, contact our team at DDSolutions@holtara.com.
