Sustainability assurance

Trust is critical for organisational success, and the assurance of sustainability reporting is fundamental to responsible business conduct and will lead to strengthening credibility and transparency.

Whilst sustainability reporting itself provides stakeholders with insights into an organisation’s sustainability performance - sustainability assurance is the independent validation of sustainability data and disclosures, to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of this information. Sustainability assurance ensures the accuracy, reliability and consistency of sustainability reporting, helping to build stakeholder trust in an organisation's commitment towards mitigating environmental risks, promoting social equity, and upholding ethical governance, bolstering the organisation's reputation as a socially and environmentally responsible entity.

Shaping the future: What's next for sustainability assurance?

Organisations can demonstrate the accuracy and dependability of their sustainability data to stakeholders through independent verification and assurance processes. 

Drivers for sustainability assurance

Risk mitigation

Stakeholders, including investors and employees, increasingly expect organisations to offer clear and dependable information on sustainability. This is particularly important for investors who need to ensure that their investments are sustainable and viable in the long term.

Competitive advantage

Entities that undergo assurance set themselves apart as trustworthy and ethical entities, gaining a competitive advantage in the market and appealing to socially conscious investors and consumers.

Regulatory compliance

Organisations are compelled to undergo assurance to align with relevant sustainability standards and frameworks mandated by regulatory bodies.

Stakeholder expectations

Stakeholders, including investors and employees, increasingly expect organisations to offer clear and dependable information on sustainability. This is particularly important for investors who need to ensure that their investments are sustainable and viable in the long term.

How can we help you?

We specialise in a wide range of services designed to support organisations in assuring their ESG performance effectively.  Our team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in sustainability assurance understands industry best practices and regulatory requirements, and can bring unparalleled knowledge and insights to every client engagement.