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Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/109155 Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation Sefoko, Ngwako ichelp@gibs.co.za Mveku, Aphelele UCTD ESG Mergers and acquisitions Sustainable stakeholder value Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2025. Businesses are encouraged to demonstrate responsible corporate citizenship by considering stakeholders and the environment. Recent studies show an increasing number of companies integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) into mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes as a form of risk mitigation strategy and the creation of sustainable long-term stakeholder value. Nonetheless, this research has not yet been conducted in South Africa, and publicly available information does not identify ESG as a strategy in M&A. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring the main challenges of incorporating ESG factors into the M&A process, focusing on target identification, due diligence, and valuation. The research also aimed to assess how ESG may contribute to stakeholder value creation post-merger. A qualitative, exploratory research approach was adopted to gain understanding and insights from participants experienced in M&A and ESG investing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six M&A practitioners and eleven ESG practitioners. The study identified stakeholder engagement and cost efficiencies as a benefit to ESG integration; however, these are hindered primarily by a lack of standardisation of ESG frameworks and cultural and resource allocation. The study offers a South African perspective, noting legislative nuances such as the B-BBEE Act and the King codes of corporate governance. Future research should explore organisational culture as a barrier to ESG implementation and contextualise the definition of the social pillar. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2026-03-23T09:34:56Z 2026-03-23T09:34:56Z 2026-05-05 2025 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109155 en © 2025 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD ESG Mergers and acquisitions Sustainable stakeholder value Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation |
| title | Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation |
| title_full | Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation |
| title_short | Exploring the alignment between M&A strategies and ESG goals: a study of long-term value creation |
| title_sort | exploring the alignment between m a strategies and esg goals a study of long term value creation |
| topic | UCTD ESG Mergers and acquisitions Sustainable stakeholder value |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109155 |