Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goyal, Aditi; Jain, Kartikay; Siby, Amala Title A name given to the resource The Influence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) on Mergers and Acquisitions: Due Diligence and Integration Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies;Volume;431;pp.367-376 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1210-9_33" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1210-9_33</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004790527?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004790527?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Goyal A., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Jain K., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Siby A., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource The article outlines the growing influence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) elements in mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A). ESG due diligence is now a vital part of evaluating the risks and opportunities linked to target companies during mergers and acquisition transactions. Companies can gain a deeper insight into risks, opportunities and long-term value creation by assessing their environmental impact, social responsibility and governance structures. The study incorporates ESG factors in the entire M&amp;A process, focusing on the significance of early evaluation and ongoing monitoring after the merger. The study also outlines effective methods for ESG due diligence, acknowledges the challenges faced and explores the potential for future research in this developing area. The results highlight how strong ESG practices are essential for effective M&amp;A deals and better financial results in todays corporate strategy. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Due diligence; Environmental factors; Governance factors; Integration; Mergers and acquisitions; Social factors Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 21903018; ISBN: 978-981961209-3; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online