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ABE Capital-LIS Global
Integrating ESG criteria into investment processes in the technology sector
Sector: Financial
Our solution
Greenme supported the client in conducting an ESG due diligence, specifically designed for an investment in the IT & Software Services sector. The approach combined strategic analysis, assessment of material risks, and a value creation perspective, enabling the integration of ESG criteria into the decision-making process within the transaction.
The work focused on identifying the main environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities, with particular attention to key sector-specific aspects such as data security, management of internally specialized technology talent, energy efficiency of cloud usage, and the governance of AI-based solutions.
Based on this assessment, current and potential future risks were identified, and actionable recommendations were developed to mitigate those risks and strengthen the company's future position, providing a clear view of ESG priorities and their impact on the business over the medium and long term.
Impact
The process enabled the effective integration of the ESG dimension into the deal evaluation, providing a more complete picture of the company's risk profile and areas for improvement in an increasingly demanding sustainability context. It also laid the foundations for a more structured ESG management approach in the post-transaction phase, at a key moment of growth and consolidation within the technology sector.
Key outcomes:
• Identification of material ESG risks relevant to the technology sector and their potential impact on the transaction.
• Definition of clear action lines to mitigate risks and improve ESG performance.
• Strengthened investor decision-making capacity by incorporating sustainability criteria.
• Development of an initial roadmap for the progressive integration of ESG within the company.
• The analysis strengthened the investor's decision-making by providing clarity on ESG risks and opportunities, and supporting the consolidation of their technology portfolio.
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The challenge
In a context where ESG criteria are gaining increasing weight in investment processes, particularly in Europe, private equity funds must develop new capabilities to assess risks and opportunities beyond traditional financial considerations. Growing regulatory pressure, combined with the expectations of investors and stakeholders, is driving the integration of sustainability as a key factor in decision-making.
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