ESG

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Environmental, social and governance

Over the last decade, investors, consumers and regulators have sought to drive a more considered approach to business based on greater resource efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, gender parity, and building a more sustainable global economy. Corporates and financial institutions understand the need to identify and assess two sorts of ESG risks, both those which affect their operations, finances and compliance, and those associated with the impact of their business activities – both positive and negative – on people and planet.

Our ESG and wider integrity risk services assist our clients to identify their, or a potential partner’s, level of ESG exposure and to develop internal risk management processes that both support their business objectives and serve to reassure vital stakeholders.

Aperio Intelligence’s ESG practice is based on two distinct but interconnected pillars: ESG and sustainability due diligence and ESG advisory support. These two levels of assistance provide our clients with the necessary expertise to inform their strategy and decision-making around ESG risks.

Whether our clients are seeking to develop an ESG roadmap in line with international and industry best practice or require an in-depth assessment of a third party’s activities and ESG vulnerability, Aperio Intelligence’s cross-sectoral experience and global networks can provide assistance in a range of complex environments.

For further details on how Aperio can support you, please contact Natasha Buchler, Head of ESG: natasha.buchler@aperio-intelligence.com

In order to assess ESG exposure and mitigate sustainability risks we typically help our clients to:

Understand the prevalent ESG risks facing their industry sector or particular business
Identify specific ESG risks that threaten the integrity or reputation of their business or that of a third party
Assess the effectiveness of their approach, or that of a third party, to applying recognised ESG principles
Take remedial steps to address any shortcomings in their approach, in line with international and industry best practice
Manage the full range of ESG risks over the short/medium and long term
Track improvements in performance and enhance disclosure to relevant stakeholders

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence

DUE DILIGENCE

Over the last decade, investors, consumers and regulators have sought to drive a more considered approach to business based on greater resource efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, gender parity, and building a more sustainable global economy. Corporates and financial institutions are increasingly aware that a failure to tackle a number of risks in relation to their environmental, social performance and governance (ESG) responsibilities can impact them financially and reputationally, or even represent an existential threat to their business.

Our ESG and wider integrity risk services assist our clients to identify their, or a potential partner’s, level of ESG exposure and to develop internal risk management processes that both support their business objectives and serve to reassure vital stakeholders.

PRE-TRANSACTION AND PARTNER INTEGRITY ANALYSIS

Our multi-lingual analysts undertake ESG due diligence on behalf of corporates and financial institutions, typically as part of a counter party transaction where the subject may be a potential customer, operational partner, upstream supplier or form part of the client’s overall value chain. As a key part of any investment decision or partnership formation, we ensure that our clients are informed of the wide spectrum and implications of ESG and reputational risks that their counter party may face.

We provide corporates, investment banks, private equity houses, and insurance firms with bespoke due diligence in relation to a subject’s approach to regulatory risks and compliance – such as human rights or climate change – as well as a comprehensive range of ESG issues that may have a material or reputational impact for our client.

SITE ASSESSMENTS

We provide our clients with detailed, on-site assessments of the ESG risks facing their business or an existing or potential client, operational partner, supplier, or other counter party. Our assessment may focus on a singular thematic area – such as climate change or human rights due diligence risks – or it may take a broader approach that examines all relevant environmental, social and governance processes and their implementation.

Through our on-the-ground research we identify prevalent risk exposure whilst also assessing the effectiveness of an entity’s approach to applying ESG principles and the extent to which they meet industry and international standards and best practices. If required, Aperio can also provide a comprehensive set of implementable recommendations to address and remedy any identified shortcomings in their approach.
ESG advisory services

ESG PREPAREDNESS ASSESSMENT

Based on Aperio’s detailed ESG framework, we provide our clients with a detailed evaluation and diagnostic assessment of their ESG and risk management preparedness – across internal environmental, social performance processes and governance, and vertically to Board level.

MANAGING ESG RISK

Taking Aperio’s ESG diagnostic assessment as the point of departure, we then assist our clients to identify the prominent ESG issues facing their business and support them through the development of a roadmap and an accompanying set of internal processes which enable them to:

• Manage their ESG risks effectively over the short, medium and longer term
• Enhance the credibility of their external ESG/non-financial reporting
• Track improvements in performance across ESG issues over time

Our client support covers a range of risk management tools and processes that can be deployed on a one-off basis or as part of a sustained support package to improve ESG performance over a pre-defined period.

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Partner or supply chain due diligence
• Risk mapping
• Political risk reports
• Materiality assessments
• Internal control and reporting
• Scenario planning
• Horizon scanning

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Aperio assists its clients to develop an effective ESG reporting and communications strategy, in line with the chosen or recommended industry frameworks and standards. Our support includes:

• Familiarisation with the ESG landscape and the full range of applicable reporting frameworks and certifications
• Guidance and support towards to meeting chosen external standards or certifications
• Development of an effective ESG reporting and disclosure strategy to investors and other key stakeholders

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