Environmental & ESG Due Diligence
Environmental and ESG due diligence — pollution consents, environmental liabilities, social and governance risks before investment.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
- Typical duration
- 21 days
Service overview
Target company's Environmental, Social, and Governance compliance, sustainability impact, and environmental risks evaluation.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Impact investors, manufacturing acquisitions, and foreign investors evaluating sustainability compliance.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
Site audits, environmental impact assessment, governance structure review, and liability risk mapping.
Key deliverables
ESG & Environmental Risk Assessment Report, Remediation Plan.
Standard turnaround time
3 to 5 weeks.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee for the review. Record searches or verifications with Pollution Control Boards may attract nominal charges.
Key outcomes: identified environmental liabilities and ESG risks that affect valuation, financing and investor reporting.
Forms & filings involved
- Consent to Establish (CTE)
- Consent to Operate (CTO) verification filings.
Documents required
Pollution certificates, waste management records, ESG reports, safety audits, carbon footprint data.
What we need from you
Site access permission, compliance officer contact, and safety audit logs.
Important conditions
On-site inspection permission and access to chemical/waste clearance records.
Additional information
Helps in preventing post-acquisition legal penalties and reputational damages
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What does environmental due diligence check?
Consents to establish and operate, environmental clearances, waste handling, contamination and pending notices from regulators.
Why do investors ask for ESG due diligence?
ESG risks can affect valuation, financing terms and the investor's own reporting obligations.
Can environmental liabilities transfer to a buyer?
Yes, especially in share acquisitions and for contaminated land, so they must be identified and priced.
How long does it take?
Typically 3–5 weeks, longer if site visits or sampling are needed.