KPMG Study: Most U.S. Investors Want a Dedicated ESG Due Diligence Product to Analyze Risks and Opportunities

Lack of robust data, inadequate understanding of what ESG due diligence means, and difficulty in selecting a meaningful scope cited as top challenges in conducting due diligence

Majority say deal cancellation was the most common consequence of a material finding during ESG due diligence

With a heightened focus on sustainability reporting from investors and regulators alike, a majority of corporate investors want a dedicated ESG due diligence product that can analyze risks and opportunities, according to KPMG's recent ESG Due Diligence Survey.