E nhancing Value from E SG Jaideep Das Partner, ERM

Client: Confidential PE client looking to acquire Target: Global Food & Beverages Manufacturer  Continuity of supply concerns over the availability of key raw materials (e.g. from over fishing), which could drive up costs or require substitution  Constraints to grow operations in water stressed regions (£1million+ to source alternate supplies)  Business continuity issues due to susceptibility of a major production site and logistics centre to flooding  Brand and reputation management through strategy, communication and engagement with stakeholders e.g. Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Acquisition: Material Impacts to Valuation & SPA

Ownership: Enhancing Value through Initiatives Client: Confidential PE Client Company: European Industrial Equipment Manufacturer  Cost reduction through resource efficiency at four production sites (energy and carbon reductions of 20%)  Accessing supply chain opportunities by working with procurement and design teams to drive product optimisation (10% reduction in product carbon footprint)  Gaining competitive advantage from a lower carbon product offering to sensitive B2B customers  Minimising product compliance risks from emerging regulations for managing hazardous substances used in product manufacture