November 01, 2021

Climate Change Is a Business Risk That Can No Longer Be Ignored

General Counsel Patty Elias writes in Law.com about the need for business to evaluate and assess the risks of acquisitions to avoid ESG and climate-change exposure. The article explains how climate change is becoming a more significant factor in the M&A valuation calculation and diligence process, as well as steps companies can take to avoid post-transaction value destruction.

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