With the growing relevance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors and the need to comply with various ESG statutes, regulations, and guidance in order to attract capital and bolster consumer goodwill, corporate leaders are increasingly understanding that ESG must be integrated into long-term business strategy—including mergers and acquisitions, where acquirors and investors are making ESG a key part of the due diligence process.
Read Craig Adoor and Alyssa Samuel's article exploring the role of ESG in M&A due diligence in the food system industries.