As deal volume rebounds and competition tightens across private credit markets, lenders are under pressure to move fast – without missing risk. ESG diligence needs to keep up.
That’s why Malk, part of SLR Consulting, has launched “DD 3.0”, our next-generation ESG due diligence offering purpose-built for private credit investors. With over a decade of experience advising institutional investors, we’ve reimagined our approach to ESG diligence to match the unique needs of lenders: fast turnarounds, deal-specific insight, and decision-ready formats, all while navigating the common info constraints of a non-control asset class.
Why We Built DD 3.0
Private credit deals are rarely one-size-fits-all – and ESG diligence shouldn’t be either. DD 3.0 is a response to three key shifts we’re seeing in the market:
- Speed is non-negotiable. Term sheets are moving fast. ESG insight has to keep pace.
- Materiality matters. Credit teams want clarity – not noise – on what ESG issues actually affect repayment risk.
- Scalability is key. Whether you’re doing 10 or 100 deals a year, your diligence process needs to scale.
We designed DD 3.0 to meet these needs with a modular, right-sized approach that supports – not slows – your process.
Designed for Lenders, Not Repurposed for Them
DD 3.0 isn’t equity diligence with a new label. It’s ESG risk evaluation through a credit lens, with three levels of analysis depending on deal complexity and timing. The result is faster, more focused insight that supports investment committees, credit memos, and structuring conversations. Plus, it serves as great ‘proof of process’ for inquiring LPs with ESG mandates.
You’ll get intuitive reports, clear summaries of what matters, and turnarounds that match real-world timelines – not wishful ones.
ESG Diligence, Rebuilt for Credit
Whether you’re evaluating a new platform deal, supporting a sponsor relationship, or building a scalable diligence process across your pipeline, DD 3.0 offers a smarter, faster way to integrate ESG into lending decisions.
Want to see how it works? Download the Private Credit DD 3.0 Overview.