EQT
EQT
ESG due diligence of 3Shape investment
EQT is a global investment organisation with nearly three decades of strong performance across regions, sectors, and strategies. As part of the fund’s investment in 3Shape, a global leader in digital dentistry, EQT partnered with The Footprint Firm to lead the ESG due diligence, ensuring that environmental, social, and governance factors were fully integrated into the investment decision.
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The project
In connection with EQT’s minority investment in 3Shape in December 2021, we were responsible for the ESG track during the due diligence process. The goal was to assess both potential risks and untapped opportunities related to ESG, and to identify how sustainability could support long-term value creation.
Our approach
The ESG due diligence included a materiality assessment based on the SASB framework and considerations aligned with the TCFD. We evaluated 3Shape’s ESG performance, identified key risk areas, and pinpointed opportunities to strengthen sustainability as a strategic asset.
The process also included forward-looking recommendations for how 3Shape could further develop its sustainability efforts - highlighting initiatives and focus areas that could enhance both impact and commercial positioning.
The impact
Our work helped ensure that ESG factors were meaningfully integrated into EQT’s investment decision-making and post-investment planning.
The analysis supported EQT in identifying where 3Shape could mitigate risks, unlock value, and position itself as a sustainability leader within the fast-growing digital health and dental technology space.