
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is an increasingly more common consideration for those undertaking healthcare M&A or capital investments. The nature of healthcare poses unique ESG risks in terms of community impact and involvement, retention in the workforce, and environmentally friendly buildings and medical supplies. As ESG concerns continue to become more important to investors and acquirors—and as government regulations increasingly necessitate movements towards ESG-friendly business practices—both for-profit and non-profit entities in the healthcare industry need to ensure that proper ESG standards are maintained.