Assurance
Independent Assurance
Confidence in every number you publish.
We provide independent assurance statements for ESG reports, Sustainability Statements and GHG inventories under globally recognised standards, giving boards, investors and regulators a reason to rely on your disclosures.
Standards we assure against
Recognised methodologies, applied rigorously.
ISSA 5000
The IAASB's new global standard for sustainability assurance, designed to work alongside IFRS S1 and S2.
ISAE 3000
Assurance engagements on non-financial information, widely accepted by investors.
AA1000AS v3
Assurance of adherence to inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness and impact principles.
ISO 14064-3
Verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements.
Levels of assurance
Start where you are. Build towards reasonable assurance.
Expectations for assurance under the NSRF are rising progressively. We help you plan a realistic path, beginning with priority indicators such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and widen coverage as your data matures.
LIMITED
Limited assurance
Enquiry and analytical procedures leading to a negative-form conclusion. The common starting point.
REASONABLE
Reasonable assurance
Detailed testing of controls and evidence leading to a positive-form opinion, comparable to a financial audit.
Our process
Clear scope. Rigorous testing. Useful findings.
Scoping
Agree subject matter, criteria and level of assurance.
Risk assessment
Understand systems, controls and material risks of misstatement.
Evidence testing
Sample, recalculate and trace data to source records and sites.
Findings
Management letter with practical recommendations.
Assurance statement
A clear, signed statement for publication in your report.