The appraisal methodology experimented within the initial “PEERS Direct Investment” concept has been focused on :
- basically, the legal, operational, commercial and financial aspects of the economic or social initiative
- on top of this, the social and environmental aspects
The nature of any investigation is proportionate to the :
- nature and size of the activity
- expected extra-financial return
- approximate size of the project-affected community
3 key-objectives govern a due-diligence analysis
- Ensure full disclosure of all issues & opportunities that may have a significant impact on the activity and its capacity to achieve long-lasting social and environmental results
- Evaluate the potential leverages (social / environmental and business benefits) that would be derived from a financial support
- Identify the risks associated with the financial support