dss+ supports CVC on acquisition of Clevertech Group through ESG due diligence

Published on Jul 9, 2026

London, July 2026 – dss+ supported CVC Capital Partners on its acquisition of Clevertech Group through the delivery of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) due diligence.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Cadelbosco di Sopra, Italy, Clevertech is a global leader in industrial automation and advanced packaging solutions.

As part of the transaction, dss+ conducted ESG due diligence to support CVC's assessment of sustainability-related risks, opportunities and value-creation priorities as part of the investment process. The review focused on key environmental, health and safety, governance and sustainability considerations relevant to Clevertech's global operations.

Federico Magalini, Director, Sustainability at dss+, said:

"A clear understanding of sustainability-related risks, opportunities and value-creation priorities is an important part of the investment process. We were pleased to support CVC on its acquisition of Clevertech through the delivery of ESG due diligence as part of that process."

dss+ transaction team

The ESG due diligence was led by Panagiota Kovani, Senior Manager, Private Equity (London), supported by Carmen Valache-Altinel, Sustainability Manager (London) and Robert Mell, Senior Manager, Environmental Practice (London).