ESG Due diligence

ESG Due Diligence

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly central to investment decision-making. Financial institutions, private equity firms, credit funds, and venture capital investors must conduct thorough ESG due diligence to assess risks, identify value creation opportunities, and align with regulatory expectations.

At SusXcel, we offer a structured and data-driven ESG due diligence framework to help investors evaluate sustainability risks and opportunities across their portfolios, ensuring compliance with global standards and enhancing long-term financial performance.

Reference Frameworks

Conducting ESG due diligence with respect to IFC Performance standards, other international assessment frameworks such as FDCO toolkit, BII, FMO, DFC,ADB standards, UN PRI, WB EHS guidelines etc.
Assessment of portfolio companies with respect to international, national and local laws, policies and compliance requirements

Transaction document support

Incorporation of ESG risks and opportunities including ESG related clauses in SHA, SSA and definitive agreements

Approch

We conduct comprehensive ESG due diligence and audits to assess risks and uncover opportunities in potential transactions. Our approach is built on robust methodologies, leveraging extensive internal regulatory databases, sector-specific benchmarks, proprietary assessment tools, and structured evaluation frameworks. With in-depth expertise and industry-aligned checklists, we provide investors with clear, data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and mitigate sustainability risks.

Case Studies

Private Equity Fund

SusXcel conducted ESG due diligence for a leading healthcare-focused fund, assessing regulatory compliance, Portfolio E&S Risks, Health and safety, supply chain ethics, and climate impact. Our evaluation identified key ESG risks and value creation opportunities, enabling the fund to align investments with sustainability goals while ensuring regulatory adherence, LPs requirement alignment and long-term resilience.

Largest Steel Manufacturer

SusXcel conducted ESG due diligence for a leading Indian steel manufacturer, evaluating environmental impact, carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and supply chain sustainability. Our assessment identified key risks and opportunities, helping the company align with global ESG standards, enhance compliance, and drive long-term sustainable growth in the steel industry.

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Largest Real Estate Player

SusXcel conducted ESG due diligence for one of the largest real estate players, assessing energy efficiency, green building standards, social impact, and governance practices.

Largest Real Estate Player

SusXcel conducted ESG due diligence for a major infrastructure company specializing in highways and railways. Our assessment covered environmental impact, carbon footprint, labor practices, and regulatory compliance.

Our Industry Expertise

Manufacturing
ITs, Technology & Software
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Food/Beverage
Real Estate

Renewable Energy
Education
E-commerce
Consumer Goods
Highway and Infrastructure

Financial Services & FinTech
Logistics & Transportation
Power Transmission & Distribution
Chemical & Petrochemicals Manufacturing
Waste Management