HSE GAP ANALYSIS IN MERGER AND ACQUISITION PROCESSES
Service Code: CON-014-HS
Purpose of the Service
In merger and acquisition (M&A) processes, HSE Gap Analysis Consulting aims to objectively assess the health, safety, and environmental performance of the company to be invested in or acquired, in accordance with international standards. The goal is to identify the company's operational risks, regulatory compliance status, past event records, and potential future liabilities, ensuring that investment decisions are made with technical, financial, and legal certainty.
Scope of Service
• Evaluation of the current HSE management system, organizational structure and policy-procedure structure
• Legal compliance review, analysis of permits, licenses and past audit records
• Evaluation of work accidents, near-misses, environmental incidents and past case studies
• Review of critical equipment, process safety and infrastructure conditions
• Analyzing fire safety, emergency preparedness and business continuity capacity
• Review of contractor management, supply chain, working conditions and social compliance elements
• Environmental performance: emissions, waste management, water use, storage and chemical management
• Analysis of HSE records, reporting systems and performance indicators
• Forecasting financial risks, potential liabilities and possible post-investment adjustment costs
• Preparation of investor-specific HSE risk profile, gap analysis and action plan
Which Organizations Is It For?
It is suitable for investors, financial institutions, private equity funds, holdings, group companies, purchasing units and all institutions involved in mergers & acquisitions.
It is also ideal for assessing standards compliance in multinational companies' local operations acquisitions.
Method
Consulting is conducted through document review, site visits, management and employee interviews, technical reviews, and comparative analysis against international standards. Findings are reported as an HSE gap analysis, compliance rating, risk classification, and post-investment improvement plan.
Advisory Staff
The service is carried out by Meganova consultants with experience in HSE management systems, process safety, environmental management, fire safety, working conditions, social compliance, and ESDD. Legal, environmental engineering, or financial experts provide support where necessary.
Reference Standards / Guidelines
ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IFC PS1–PS4, EBRD PR1–PR4, ILO-OSH, Environmental & Social Due Diligence guides
