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ESG Due Diligence
A clear review of sustainability risks and opportunities before a property decision is made.
- Used for
- Property acquisitions, disposals, investment decisions, transaction due diligence and portfolio reviews.
Asset → Analysis → Risk / opportunity → Action → Improvement
What we review
- Energy
- Carbon
- Climate risk
- Certification
- Regulation & EU Taxonomy
- Potential CAPEX
- Current performance
- Findings
- Prioritised action plan
| Finding | Action | Priority | Timing | Potential effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageing heating and cooling | HVAC improvement | High | 0–2 years · Major CAPEX | Lower energy use |
| Basic controls only | Building controls and monitoring | High | 0–1 year · Minor CAPEX | Better operation |
| Older lighting | LED lighting upgrade | Medium | 1–2 years · Minor CAPEX | Lower running costs |
| No on-site renewables | Assess solar potential | Longer term | 3–5 years · Planned CAPEX | Lower operational carbon |
Illustrative example — demonstration data, not based on a specific building.
These results are indicative only and cover only part of the criteria considered in a full assessment. They do not constitute a complete assessment, certification or confirmation of compliance.
01 — What is it?
What is ESG due diligence?
ESG due diligence is a focused review of a building's sustainability position, usually carried out before it is bought, sold or refinanced. It looks at how the building uses energy, its carbon emissions, any certifications it holds, its exposure to climate risks, and how it measures up against current and upcoming regulation.
The purpose is practical: to identify risks that could affect value or require investment, to highlight opportunities for improvement, and to give decision-makers a clear, evidence-based summary they can act on.
02 — Why does it matter?
Why it matters
- 01
Reveals sustainability-related risks and costs before a transaction completes.
- 02
Highlights opportunities that can add value after acquisition.
- 03
Supports lender, investor and fund reporting requirements.
- 04
Provides a consistent basis for comparing assets.
- 05
Reduces surprises during ownership.
03 — When is it used?
Typical situations
- Property acquisitions and disposals.
- Refinancing and investment committee decisions.
- Fund and portfolio reviews.
- Preparation for future regulatory requirements.
04 — Our approach
A clear sequence of steps
- 01Data request and document review
- 02Energy, carbon and certification review
- 03Climate and regulatory risk screening
- 04Site visit where appropriate
- 05Investment needs and opportunity summary
- 06Clear reporting for decision-makers
05 — Typical scope
Typical applications
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
- Refinancing
- Portfolio reviews
- Investment decisions
06 — Related services
Often combined with
Preparing a Property Transaction?
Tell us about your building or project and we will come back to you with a clear view of the next steps.