EHS Due Diligence Audit - EHS DD
Independent EHS Due Diligence Audit | EHS DD Services
Consultivo conducts independent & unbiased evaluation on behalf of organisations and project proponents as part of their ESG/EHS due diligence around investments, mergers and acquisitions.
Our EHS due diligence or EHS DD helps organisations assess risks before mergers, acquisitions, or investments, ensuring compliance and long-term value.
- EHS Due Diligence
We conduct evaluation on behalf of organisations and project proponents as part of their due diligence around investments, mergers and acquisitions.
Our EHS DD or EHS due diligence audit service identifies the potential & existing EHS risks or hazards associated with the activities or project.
Purpose
- Characterise a target entity (site/operation/business) sufficiently in terms of environmental aspects, Occupational Health & Safety hazards, and
- Communicate risks or liabilities that are material to the buyer or investor
The main goal of our EHS due diligence is to provide a full picture of what our customers are acquiring.
Safeguard Your Investment through EHS Due-Diligence
EHS Due Diligence is a critical process to assess environmental, health, and safety risks in potential investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It helps identify potential risks, liabilities, and opportunities. It ensures compliance with regulations, and mitigate risks for businesses.
We have completed over 1,000 Environment Health and Safety (EHS) audits and provided EHS compliance assistance around the world.
Our projects range from compliance audits to international due diligence, comprehensive EHS auditing to large scale reviews and environmental assessment.
We identify and prioritise current, contingent, and future EHS and sustainability exposures leading to unexpected liabilities.
Your challenges
- Data Quality: Obtaining accurate and comprehensive EHS data can be difficult.
- Regulatory Complexity: Navigating multiple jurisdictions and changing regulations is challenging.
- Hidden Liabilities: Identifying potential environmental contamination or non-compliance can be costly.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Addressing community concerns and regulatory pushback can be time-consuming.
- Resource Constraints: Limited expertise and budget can hinder thorough EHS due diligence.
- Time Constraints: Tight deadlines and unexpected delays can complicate the process.
What will you get – the outcome
Upon completion of the EHS due diligence process, a detailed report is prepared by the Consultivo auditors. The report content generally includes:
- Executive summary including graphical performance indicators
- Compliance status against EHS statutory and regulatory requirements through a detailed Environment Health and Safety Audit
- Visualisation of collected data
- identification of areas of potential concern & recommendations for the improvement of the EHS performance
- Recommendations for future investigations including estimated costs (optional) and required by law implementation deadlines
- Overall summary of site EHS performance including strengths and areas for improvement.
- Comprehensive and segmental quantified rating/scoring (applicable for protocol assessment)
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Some of the Standards and Guidelines we follow for EHS Due Diligence:
We work with different global (international) and local (national) standards for conducting EHS Due Diligence. Few of them are listed here:
- IFC Performance Standards
- ISO 14001, 14015, 14016 and many other relevant standards
- ASTM E 1527, ASTM E 1528. E.g. Potential subsurface risks (Phase I ESA) as defined by ASTM standard E1527 focusing mostly of soil and groundwater quality issues
- GRI, Equator Principles
- ISO 45001
- OECD Due-Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business
- The World Bank EHS Guidelines
- Country-Specific Legal Requirements
Key Considerations:
While using the applicable global and national standards and guidelines for our EHS due diligence services, we consider the following key factors:
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Involving relevant stakeholders in the due diligence process.
- Conducting a thorough risk evaluation to identify potential EHS hazards and liabilities.
- Collecting and analysing accurate and reliable data to support our findings.
- Continuously improving our EHS due diligence practices to address evolving risks and regulations.
By following these key considerations, we can provide our clients with comprehensive and reliable EHS due diligence assessments that help them make informed decisions and mitigate potential risks.
The level of entity characterisation and quantification depends on the buyer/investor’s requirements.
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How Consultivo Conducts EHS Due-Diligence
Our Due-Diligence Process
Data Collection & Assessment
Gathering relevant data on your operations, supply chain, and value chain for detailed analysis.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to understand potential risks and opportunities.
On-Site Assessment
Conducting physical site visits to evaluate real-time conditions and identify non-compliance issues.
Gap Analysis & Risk Mapping
Identifying gaps in current practices and mapping potential risks across environmental, social, and governance aspects.
Reporting & Recommendations
Providing a detailed report with actionable recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
About Consultivo Due Diligence Audit Services
Consultivo specialises in ESG and Sustainability-focused due diligence, designed to support pre-investment for Greenfield and Brownfield projects and M&A decisions.
With expertise in key areas such as ESG Due Diligence, ESDD, EHS Due Diligence, OHS Due Diligence, Environmental Due Diligence, HR Due Diligence, and Business & Human Rights Diligence.
As an ESG Due Diligence Consulting company or due diligence audit service provider, we help investors and companies identify risks and liabilities, assess compliance, and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth. We support informed, responsible, and strategic decision-making.
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What is EHS Due diligence?
Definition of EHS Due Diligence
Statutory requirements, regulations and compliance continue to be the foundation of any Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) system. Deviation from the same may lead to significant loss exposure. EHS and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) aspects of a Company’s performance are becoming more important to brand and reputation and can influence financials and the value of an enterprise.
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An EHS due-diligence identifies tangible and intangible, present, probable & future EHS risks and liabilities associated with a transaction, as well as identifying EHS elements that will provide ongoing value post-deal.
Consultivo provides complete range of transaction support due diligence services in India and around the world, that include:
- Environmental and Health Safety due diligence or EHS DD
- Environmental Due Diligence or EDD
- E&S Due Diligence – ESDD
- ESG Due Diligence
- Human Resource Due Diligence HRDD
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment or ESIA
- Safety Compliance or OHS Legal Audit
- Environmental Audit
What are the benefits of EHS Due diligence?
Benefits of EHS Due diligence
EHS Due diligence provides a model to find out the present, probable and future Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety risks when setting up and operating a project. The benefits of using an effective EHS Due-diligence include:
- Higher confidence of the stakeholders like investors, lenders, statutory bodies and buyers with greater transparency and their level of loss exposures.
- Project owners can maximise their return and protect their interests by building EHS and sustainability into the terms of the transaction.
- Potentially reduced rates of accidents, injuries, ill health, litigation costs and improved productivity
- Reduction of unplanned cleanup costs, regulatory penalties, or capital improvements
Consultivo offers the full range services related to Environmental Due Diligence, EHS due diligence, ESG Due Diligence, Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) in India and around the world.
What are the quality factors of a due diligence project?
EHS Due diligence audit projects have different focus areas and success factors at each stage of the Merger & Acquisition (M&A) process.
However, few of the general quality factors are listed below:
- Materiality issues in EHS due-diligence
- Statutory and Regulatory Compliance for EHS & CSR
- Physical Asset Condition
- Brand & Product Compliance & Accountability
- EHS or Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy
- Climate Risks
- Occupational Health & Safety Risks including OHS Management System and Safety Culture
Consultivo provides complete range of transaction support due diligence services in India and around the world, that include:
- Environmental and Health Safety due diligence or EHS DD
- Environmental due diligence or EDD
- E&S Due Diligence – ESDD
- ESG Due Diligence
- Human Rights Due Diligence
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment or ESIA
How does Consultivo approach EHS Due diligence?
EHS Due Diligence Service
The generic approach is illustrated below:
Stage 1: Scoping of EHS due-diligence
Understanding the requirement & expectations of management
Finalise the approach appropriate to the transaction, industry and business issues
Outcome: Workable Scope of Work (SoW) or ToR
Stage 2: Information Review
- Collection & review of project data and information
- Site visit
- Secondary research including media information
- Discussions with relevant third parties
Outcome: As-Is-Situation Assessment & related gaps and identification of material issues
Stage 3: Data collection, compilation, analysis and interpretation
- Review and input into transaction documentation
- Further technical investigations
- Discussions with control authorities/third parties/Risk transfer
Outcome: Risk and Opportunity Report
Stage 4: Post deal issues (in case of Merger & Acquisition)
- Development of priority action plan
- Implement plan and monitoring
- Ongoing risk management
- Support for post-deal integration
Outcome: Post deal management plan
However, our approach for EHS due diligence service is flexible, taking account of the purpose of the transaction, materiality and market and stakeholder expectations.
Consultivo provides complete range of transaction support due diligence services in India and around the world, that include:
- Environmental due diligence or EDD
- Environmental and Health Safety due diligence or EHS DD
- E&S Due Diligence – ESDD
- ESG Due Diligence
- Human Resource Due Diligence HRDD
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment or ESIA
- Safety Compliance or OHS Legal Audit
- Environmental Audit
