173. Navigating Sustainability in M&A: Insights from ACCA's Clive Webb

Join Hannah Munro and guest Clive Webb, Head of Business Management at the ACCA, as they delve into the pivotal role of sustainability in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). This episode provides critical insights into how sustainability considerations are influencing the financial landscape, particularly in M&A and investment strategies.
Also covered in this session:
  • Understanding its role in altering business strategies and investment decisions in the context of M&A and Private Equity.
  • The various challenges businesses face regarding sustainability in operational and transactional contexts.
  • A deep dive into how sustainability is reshaping due diligence and compliance processes.
  • Clive offers practical guidance for CFOs on preparing for and integrating sustainability into their operations and strategic planning.
  • Insights into future trends in sustainability within the financial sector
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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