ESG Audit

Q: How is an ESG audit different from ESG assurance?

They are related and sometimes overlap. An ESG audit is often an internal-facing review to examine and improve data and controls, while ESG assurance typically results in a formal, external conclusion on specific disclosures, with an audit often preparing for assurance.

Q: What does an ESG audit examine?

It examines the ESG data for accuracy and completeness, the systems and controls that generate and process it, and the resulting disclosures, assessing reliability end to end and pinpointing where improvements are needed.

Independent Examination of Your ESG Data, Controls, and Disclosures

As ESG disclosures carry more weight with investors, regulators, and stakeholders, the reliability of the information behind them becomes critical. An ESG audit provides an independent examination of your ESG data, the processes and controls that produce it, and the disclosures you make — identifying gaps, errors, and weaknesses, and giving management and stakeholders greater confidence that your ESG information is accurate and trustworthy. It also helps you prepare for external assurance and evolving regulatory expectations.

Our ESG audit services independently review your ESG data and reporting processes, test the underlying controls, and assess the quality of your disclosures. We help you find and fix weaknesses before they become problems. This service complements our ESG accounting and ESG assurance & certification work, and forms part of our broader ESG services.

Our ESG Audit Services

Data Review

Examining ESG data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Process & Controls Testing

Testing the systems and controls that generate your ESG information.

Disclosure Assessment

Assessing the quality and reliability of your ESG disclosures.

Gap Identification

Identifying gaps and weaknesses in ESG data and reporting.

Assurance Readiness

Preparing your ESG reporting to withstand external assurance.

Improvement Recommendations

Practical recommendations to strengthen ESG data and controls.

Benefits of an ESG Audit

Independent confidence in the reliability of your ESG information
Early identification of gaps, errors, and control weaknesses
Stronger, more credible ESG disclosures
Better preparedness for external assurance and regulation
Practical recommendations to improve ESG processes
Greater trust from investors and stakeholders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ESG audit?

An ESG audit is an independent examination of a company's ESG data, the processes and controls used to produce it, and the disclosures it makes. It aims to assess whether the ESG information is accurate, complete, and reliable, and to identify gaps and weaknesses so they can be addressed.

How is an ESG audit different from ESG assurance?

The terms are related and sometimes overlap. An ESG audit is often an internal-facing review to examine and improve your ESG data and controls, while ESG assurance typically results in a formal, external conclusion on the reliability of specific disclosures. An audit is frequently a valuable step in preparing for external assurance.

Why should I have my ESG information audited?

Because ESG disclosures influence investment, lending, and reputation, and are increasingly scrutinised, it is important that the information behind them is reliable. An ESG audit gives you independent confidence in your data, uncovers issues before they cause harm, and strengthens the credibility of your reporting.

What does an ESG audit examine?

It examines the ESG data itself for accuracy and completeness, the systems and controls that generate and process that data, and the resulting disclosures. The goal is to assess reliability end to end and to pinpoint where improvements are needed in data, processes, or reporting.

Will an ESG audit help me get ready for assurance?

Yes. By reviewing and strengthening your ESG data and controls in advance, an ESG audit helps ensure your reporting can withstand the closer scrutiny of external assurance. Addressing gaps beforehand makes the assurance process smoother and improves the likelihood of a strong outcome.

Trust the Numbers Behind Your ESG Story

Independent ESG audit services to review and strengthen your ESG data and disclosures.