ESG Assurance & Certification

Q: Why is ESG assurance important?

Stakeholders increasingly distrust unsubstantiated claims and regulators are moving toward requiring assurance of certain disclosures. Independent assurance establishes credibility, guards against greenwashing accusations, and strengthens stakeholder confidence in your reporting.

Q: Is ESG assurance becoming mandatory?

Requirements are evolving, with assurance of certain disclosures increasingly expected or required for specified companies under developing regulations. Many companies also seek assurance voluntarily to build credibility, and we help you understand current requirements and prepare.

Independent Assurance That Makes Your ESG Disclosures Credible and Trusted

An ESG report is only as valuable as it is believable. As stakeholders grow wary of unsubstantiated claims and "greenwashing," independent assurance has become essential to establishing that ESG disclosures are reliable. ESG assurance involves an independent professional examining your ESG information and providing a conclusion on its reliability, while certification can confirm conformance with specific standards. Increasingly, assurance of certain ESG disclosures is also becoming a regulatory expectation.

Our ESG assurance and certification services provide independent examination of your ESG disclosures, lending them the credibility that stakeholders and regulators expect. We help you move from self-declared claims to independently supported reporting. This service draws on the same assurance discipline as our CA certification services, builds on our ESG audit work, and forms part of our ESG services.

Our ESG Assurance & Certification Services

ESG Assurance

Independent examination and a conclusion on the reliability of ESG disclosures.

Disclosure Verification

Verifying specific ESG metrics and claims against evidence.

BRSR Core Assurance

Assurance support for disclosures where regulations require it.

Standards Conformance

Assessing conformance of ESG reporting with recognised standards.

Greenwashing Safeguards

Helping ensure claims are substantiated and defensible.

Assurance Readiness

Preparing your ESG data and controls to obtain assurance.

Benefits of ESG Assurance & Certification

Independent credibility for your ESG disclosures
Greater trust from investors, lenders, and stakeholders
Protection against greenwashing concerns and challenges
Readiness to meet assurance-related regulatory requirements
Confirmation of conformance with recognised standards
A stronger, more defensible ESG reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESG assurance?

ESG assurance is an independent examination of a company's ESG information, resulting in a conclusion about its reliability. Much as financial statements are audited, ESG assurance gives stakeholders confidence that the ESG data and disclosures are accurate and supported by evidence, rather than being unverified claims.

Why is ESG assurance important?

Stakeholders increasingly distrust unsubstantiated ESG claims, and regulators are moving toward requiring assurance of certain disclosures. Independent assurance establishes credibility, helps guard against greenwashing accusations, and strengthens confidence among investors, lenders, customers, and other stakeholders in your ESG reporting.

What is the difference between assurance and certification?

Assurance involves an independent conclusion on the reliability of ESG information based on an examination. Certification typically confirms that something conforms to a specific standard or set of criteria. Both add credibility; which is appropriate depends on your objectives and any applicable requirements, and we help you determine the right approach.

Is ESG assurance becoming mandatory?

Requirements are evolving, and assurance of certain ESG disclosures is increasingly expected or required for specified companies under developing regulations. Even where not yet mandatory, many companies seek assurance voluntarily to build credibility. We help you understand current requirements and prepare accordingly.

How do we get ready for ESG assurance?

Readiness comes from sound ESG accounting, robust controls, and reliable disclosures. We help you strengthen these — often through our ESG accounting and ESG audit services — so that when assurance is performed, the data and processes withstand scrutiny and the assurance outcome is strong.

Make Your ESG Claims Credible

ESG assurance and certification services that give your disclosures independent credibility.