Certified ESG Compliant M&A Expert

ESG for M&A professionals

Sustainability and social responsibility are crucial for the success of modern business strategies. The Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) framework is indispensable and plays an increasingly prominent role in M&A transactions.

In this 4-day course you will learn how to successfully manage M&A transactions with full compliance to ESG criteria. You will also receive practical skills to guide companies in their transition to sustainable growth using the application and impact of ESG legislation 
and models.

Impact CSRD on M&A
With the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), integrating ESG principles into business activities is not only a moral obligation but also a legal requirement. Organisations will be required to anchor their sustainability goals in mandatory reports. 

ESG Due Diligence Scope
By implementing a well-defined ESG Due Diligence Scope, you can ensure that all relevant ESG risks and opportunities are thoroughly assessed and incorporated into the M&A transaction. This will not only help mitigate risks but can also add value to the transaction by enhancing sustainability and social responsibility. This training provides practical knowledge to address this process in an ESG-compliant manner.

Day 1 - (6 Feb) - ESG-landscape / DD Scoping / ESG Risks / ESG Data / ESG Team 
Day 2 - (13 Feb) - ESG Compliant Valuation
Day 3 - (6 March) - Transaction documentation / Reporting / Interaction
Day 4 - (13 March) - Process management / Post-acquisition ESG integration

3 April - ESG Compliant M&A Exam (2 hours)

ESG COMPLIANT M&A EXPERT Certificate
You will complete the course by taking an exam to obtain the ESG COMPLIANT M&A EXPERT Certificate. The Curae Futurum Foundation, as the accrediting body, administers this exam. Curae Futurum has an examination committee that monitors and evaluates the quality of the courses, the exam, and continuing education. 

After passing the exam you participate in the practical focused continuing education (CE). By participating in the CE program, you maintain your certification and stay updated on the latest developments in ESG Compliant M&A.

For whom?
The Certified ESG Compliant M&A Expert programme is for those who are (co-)responsible for ESG Compliant M&A.; accountants, lawyers, legal counsels, financials, asset managers, tax specialists. By having all these professionals participate in a single training, an inspiring mix of perspectives on the subject is created.

Study load
- Training: 24 hours (4 days, 6 hours net per day).
- Preparation and assignment completion: approximately 16 hours (average of 4 hours preparation per day; study load may vary based on the complexity of your organization, 
which serves as the basis for the assignments).
- Exam: 2 hours.
- Exam preparation: minimum of 8 hours (also depending on the depth and completeness of the assignments completed during the course).