Vcheck Blog: Due Diligence Insights for Private Equity
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Patchouli and Power Suits: Activists and Regulators Target Greenwashing November 16, 2021 In advance of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the head of environmental group Greenpeace raised concerns about attendees “greenwashing” efforts. Greenwashing refers to the practice of intentionally misleading consumers about the environmental benefit of an offering; accusations of greenwashing have become commonplace. Just last month, McDonalds was on the receiving end of climate-related […] -
Who’s In Charge Around Here? Understanding Japan’s Corporate Hierarchy November 11, 2021 When moving between cultures, learning how to describe familiar things in a new way is a necessity. The thing called an apple, ringo, or pomme will be the same regardless of the word used to describe it, so the challenge becomes learning which word to use in which context. A version of this conundrum arises […] -
Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations November 9, 2021 A long-standing debate in the nonprofit sector is whether such organizations should operate like businesses. Regardless of one’s stance, few nonprofit professionals and volunteers will dispute the importance of protecting their organization’s reputation. Unfortunately, reputational risk mitigation is frequently not afforded the requisite level of attention required to protect nonprofits against a host of serious […] -
The Power of Public Records: Seasoned Investigators Enhance Executive Decision Making November 4, 2021 Public records due diligence can be a powerful tool in assessing the reputation and business history of individuals and entities. An experienced research team can look past surface findings, following leads into corporate registration, legal, and media records, revealing previously unknown information about a subject. Due diligence is more than ticking a box; Vcheck Global’s […] -
DEI Considerations for Investigative Due Diligence November 2, 2021 A 2020 client letter by Blackrock CEO Larry Fink which announced the firm’s belief “that sustainability should be our new standard for investing” is notable for bringing environmental concerns to the forefront of investor considerations. Similarly, a recent hiring wave of Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officers by corporate powerhouses highlights the prioritization of DEI (diversity, […] -
RiskWatch: Reputational Risk Huddle with the Cleveland Browns October 28, 2021 In the eighth episode of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence Rahul Ravi speaks with Roger Jones, Director, Corporate Partnerships for the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland natives tackle topics including partnership vetting, player endorsements, and community collaboration. This conversation covers: