Coleman Research Releases Study on ESG Impact on M&A and Corporate Strategy

Findings from experts around the world show the increasing influence of ESG across sectors.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coleman Research, a leading expert network, has released a new study to determine the impact of ESG on M&A activity and corporate strategy today and in the future. The study surveyed over 500 experts across all sectors of the economy, all of whom have been involved in recent M&A decisions and ESG activities in their organizations. All respondents are part of Coleman's extensive expert network, which features nearly ½ million senior-level experts around the world.

ESG is increasingly driving M&A decisions and corporate strategy

42% of experts believe ESG currently plays an important role in their organization's M&A activity. However, 68% believe it will become even more important over the next two years. This theme also applies more broadly to corporate strategy overall. 56% of experts feel ESG plays a significant role in their organization's corporate strategy currently, and 77% believe that ESG will be a significant a driver of corporate strategy in the next two years.

The study also examines the importance of specific ESG factors (environmental, social and governance) on M&A decisions by sector as well as the most important ESG motivations overall, such as goodwill with the public, employees, internal efficiencies and more.

Coleman Research is a leading resource for ESG experts and beyond

"For 20 years, we've helped clients stay ahead of the curve on emerging topics and key fundamentals. As ESG becomes even more important for the world's largest institutional investors, consulting firms and corporations, our clients have been able to navigate decisions with more confidence and clarity, using insights from our experts." said Brad Mehl, Chief Marketing Officer of Coleman Research. "Whether it's about renewable energy, sustainable packaging or the future of transportation and beyond, ESG touches all sectors, with market implications that are not always intuitive."

The study can be accessed here: https://use.colemanrg.com/esg-ma-report/

Recently, Coleman also launched ESG Happenings, a new online resource center with curated articles about key developments in ESG within specific sectors. https://www.colemanrg.com/esg-happenings/

Coleman is a leading expert network and part of VisasQ Group. For nearly 20 years, it has been trusted by the world's largest Asset Management Funds, Management Consultancies and Corporations for rapid insights from hard-to-find experts. Together with VisasQ, Coleman's network includes nearly ½ million registered experts in 190 countries. It is known for the highest standards of excellence, with dedicated client teams, 24/7 global support, proprietary technology and rigorous compliance protocols. Its offices around the world are based in the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

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With our mission of "We make insightful connections possible between global leaders and people with expertise," VisasQ operates a knowledge platform that promotes innovation across the globe by connecting more than 490,000 experts in 190 countries. In March 2020, VisasQ became a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and in November 2021, we acquired Coleman Research Group, a leading U.S. Expert Network Service (ENS) company. 

We establish seven global offices in Japan (Tokyo), the U.S.(New York, California, North Carolina), Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom (London) with 450 employees. 

VisasQ provides a variety of services such as interviews, online surveys, outsourcing that connect insights of individuals to help solve a range of challenges in strategic planning, new business development, DX promotion, organization development and etc. Our global knowledge platform supports more than 1,000 clients such as consulting firms, financial institutions, major industrial companies and local governments. 

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SOURCE Coleman Research Group