Ernst & Young (cleantech)

Who we are
From start-ups to large corporations to national governments, organizations worldwide are embracing cleantech as an engine of growth, efficiency, sustainability and competitive advantage. As cleantech enables the transformation of a variety of industries, old and new, to be part of a more resource-efficient and low-carbon economy, we see innovation in technology, business models, financing mechanisms, cross-industry partnerships and corporate adoption.

How we work
Your business doesn’t stop at the national border, and neither do we. Our worldwide team of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory professionals understand the business dynamics of cleantech can help you set yourself apart.

How we stay at the forefront of innovation
Whether you’re an innovator seeking fresh sources of capital investment to drive scalable growth, a developer looking for guidance on large-scale renewable energy projects or a global corporation trying to gain entry into new markets, our Global Cleantech Center can help make the most of the growing opportunities in the cleantech marketplace.

Our market leadership in serving the sector
– We have the leading audit share of the Global Cleantech 100 companies
– We are the leading Big Four firm to venture-backed cleantech companies
– We have supported cleantech projects and insight sessions for the top multinational corporations engaged in the sector
– We work with companies across the cleantech landscape, from renewable energy to efficiency technologies to water.

Advisory services
– Real estate advisory
– Government cleantech programs
– LEED advisory
– Performance improvement
– Customer
– Market penetration strategy
– Risk
– IT risk and assurance
– Supply chain design and optimization

Assurance services
– Financial audit (informed by cleantech insight)
– IPO readiness
– Accounting and financial reporting (including IFRS)
– External audit services
– Financial accounting advisory services
– Sustainability assurance
– Fraud, investigation, and dispute services

Tax services
– Tax credits and incentives
– Tax equity – broker/dealer
– International tax strategy
– International tax compliance
– Transaction tax
– Business tax
– Indirect tax strategy
– Tax effective supply chain management (TESCM)

Transactions services
– Valuation and business modelling
– Lead advisory
– Due diligence (commercial and financial
– Partnerships, alliances and JVs
– Cross-border transactions
– Divestments, carve-outs
– Sell-side/buy-side M&A advisory
– Private capital
– Project finance
– Restructuring
– Transaction integration
– Transaction real estate
– Transaction support
– Transaction tax