Environmental Due Diligence (EDD)
Understanding the opportunities and risks is essential for anyone looking to invest in industry or real estate. What is the environmental status of the building and its surroundings? What is the quality of the soil and air? Are there hazardous substances present on the site? Is all applicable environmental legislation being complied with? Specialized research provides buyers and sellers with the information they need to make informed decisions about buying or selling property. SGS Search has been supporting investors with environmental due diligence (EDD) investigations for years.
Why an EDD?
SGS Search supports both buyers and sellers with EDD investigations (but not in the same transaction). What does such an investigation offer them?
For buyers:
• Practical insight into environmental and safety risks.
• Strategic advice: a well-supported go or no-go decision.
• Reports in any desired format and language.
For sellers:
• Thorough assessment of environmental and safety risks that can be used in negotiations.
• Comprehensive and factual advice provided quickly.
• Reports in any desired format and language.
Fast, discreet, and professional
SGS Search has years of experience with EDD investigations both domestically and internationally. When you choose SGS Search, you can expect discreet investigations and advice, specialist consultants, and fast service. We are well-versed in the pace at which (real estate) transactions occur and ensure that you, as the client, receive the reports within the desired timeframe. Additionally, we take a holistic view of the property and its surroundings. Whenever possible, we combine investigations to keep investments in time and money as low as possible.
Combination of investigations
In many cases, environmental due diligence initially involves desk research, often combined with a site visit. This research maps out the risks. Sometimes, there may be a need for specific additional investigations, such as:
• Asbestos inventory.
• Preliminary soil investigation.
• Investigation of hazardous substances and materials.
• Analysis of wastewater and air emissions.
• Initial safety risk assessment.
