• ESG due diligence becoming critical for investment and listing decisions.
• New appointment enhances BDO’s ESG expertise for deal advisory.
• Increased regulatory demands driving growth in ESG advisory services.

BDO has appointed Jonathan (Jono) Szoke as Director to head its expanding ESG due diligence practice within the Deal Advisory team.

Szoke, holding a master’s degree in environmental management, brings over two decades of ESG experience, including ESG due diligence advisory at a Big 4 firm, sustainability consulting, and management of environmental controls and health & safety operations for clean energy projects across Africa.

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Derek Neil, Head of BDO’s Transaction Services, emphasized the strategic importance of this move:

“We are seeing a significant increase in demand for ESG due diligence. What was once a nice to have is fast becoming a fundamental requirement for investors considering transactions, and companies seeking to list. ESG can help enhance deal value, reduce risk, and attract responsible investors within the context of a much more demanding regulatory environment.”

Neil also highlighted Szoke’s distinctive capabilities:

“ESG due diligence requires a distinct skillset and knowledge base, covering environmental science, social responsibility and governance frameworks. Jono brings with him unrivalled experience in all these areas, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”

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