Designated Investigation Agency | Blocking Soil Contamination Risks in Factory Site Transactions | Geotech
To successfully acquire factory sites and conduct corporate M&A, we provide thorough risk avoidance measures through buyer-led historical investigations and voluntary sampling.
This is a self-investigation solution aimed at preemptively blocking the greatest management risk of "soil contamination" in corporate M&A and real estate transactions involving former factory sites, thereby avoiding corporate environmental liabilities. Instead of relying solely on self-reports from the seller, it thoroughly clarifies the past operational history and handling of hazardous substances through a "buyer-led historical investigation." Furthermore, for areas where risks are confirmed, a "voluntary Phase 2 sampling survey" is swiftly conducted on-site, quantifying the contamination levels of soil and groundwater as scientific analytical data. This allows for the complete prevention of the risk of incurring enormous remediation costs and the collapse of business plans after purchase, all before the contract is signed. Utilizing extensive experience and expertise as a designated investigation agency, we provide comprehensive support from optimal risk assessment to early cost estimation of countermeasures to prevent future asset value decline. This is an essential environmental due diligence to fulfill accountability to stakeholders and establish safe and transparent business deals.
basic information
This self-conducted survey is structured based on the Ministry of the Environment's guidelines, specifically tailored for the defense of the buyer. The historical investigation covers the analysis of old maps and aerial photographs from the Taisho era onwards, as well as the examination of surrounding contamination cases. The sampling process includes soil gas analysis for first-class specified harmful substances, leaching and content tests for second-class heavy metals, and precise analysis of third-class pesticides. The selection of sampling locations is conducted on a risk-based approach, and highly reliable measurement certificates based on official methods are issued. To ensure that operations at existing active factories are not disrupted, we are equipped with the necessary equipment and systems for flexible sampling in narrow spaces during nighttime and holidays.
Price information
Price range
P3
Delivery Time
P4
Model number/Brand name
Soil contamination survey
Applications/Examples of results
It is primarily utilized by corporate planning departments, legal departments, and M&A personnel for environmental due diligence during business acquisitions, as well as for asset value assessments in real estate transactions involving factory sites and aging manufacturing facilities. Even in land transactions that are not subject to mandatory investigations under the law, it is introduced as a voluntary defense measure to protect companies from post-purchase defect liability issues and significant remediation costs. It demonstrates extremely high reliability as explanatory materials on environmental risks for financial institutions executing loans and as objective evidence supporting investment decision-making in board meetings.
