ESG Due Diligence and Investigations
In leading jurisdictions such as the EU, the UK and the US, integrating ESG (environment, social and governance) objectives is a must for any company to have regulatory and social licenses to operate. Companies make ESG commitments;
a) to meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder demands,
b) to lower investment and reputational risks and,
c) to increase investment returns.
At RDM Advisory, our CFA-certified ESG experts provide focused insight and intelligence to analyse companies’ exposure to ESG risks and compliance with national and international treaties and standards. Through source and site-based investigations, we monitor supply chains and investments against ESG concerns and recommend mitigation measures.
We screen companies and supply chains for:
Environment:
o Climate risk and impact
o Environmental damage
o Greenwashing
Social:
o Human rights abuses
o Labour and working conditions
o Gender-based violence and harassment claims
o Modern slavery
o Health, safety and security
o Resettlement issues
o Stakeholder opposition and controversial sourcing
o Product liability and consumer protection
Governance:
o Board structure, diversity, effectiveness and independence
o Executive remuneration, performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
o Reporting and transparency
o Financial integrity and capital allocation
o Business ethics
o Whistleblowing mechanisms
We also support our clients to improve their ESG performances by suggesting mitigation measures and proposing roadmaps.
We align our work with leading initiatives, including the Principles for Responsible Investment, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), CDP, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For more information please get in touch with us at rdm@rdmadvisory.com.
“RDM Advisory conducted a source-based investigation into labour rights and the unionisation process at a multinational company’s factory in Turkey and provided recommendations to the client.”
“RDM Advisory completed a source-based investigation into the board structure and independence of a company in Turkey.”
“RDM Advisory advised a client on environmental risks in a HPP project in Turkey after interviews with local activists and leaders.”