Independent verification and validation of your sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, and GHG emissions data. Build stakeholder trust with credible third-party assurance under AA1000, ISO 14064, GRI, and other recognized standards.
Sustainability assurance is the independent verification and validation of an organization's sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, and environmental claims. As a Licensed Assurance Provider under AccountAbility's AA1000 Standards, Glocert International provides third-party assurance that gives stakeholders confidence in the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of your sustainability data and reporting.
With increasing regulatory requirements such as EU CSRD, SEC climate disclosure rules, and stakeholder expectations for transparency, credible third-party assurance has become essential. Our assurance engagements cover ESG reports, sustainability reports, GHG emissions inventories, carbon footprint calculations, and specific environmental claims, ensuring alignment with international standards and frameworks.
Third-party assurance transforms sustainability reporting from self-declaration to independently verified information. It demonstrates commitment to transparency and accountability, builds trust with investors, customers, and stakeholders, meets regulatory requirements (EU CSRD, SEC rules), enables credible communication of sustainability performance, and reduces greenwashing risks. Independent verification provides the credibility needed to differentiate genuine sustainability commitments from unsubstantiated claims.
Limited Assurance provides a moderate level of confidence through inquiry and analytical procedures. It is appropriate for organizations beginning their assurance journey, voluntary reporting, and initial regulatory compliance. Reasonable Assurance provides a higher level of confidence through extensive testing and evidence gathering. It is expected for mature sustainability programs, large organizations, and stringent regulatory requirements. Glocert provides both levels of assurance tailored to your organization's needs and requirements.
Comprehensive verification and validation services for all your sustainability reporting and disclosure needs.
Independent verification of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with frameworks like GRI, SASB, and TCFD. Our assurance covers data quality, methodology validation, and disclosure completeness for investor and stakeholder communication.
Comprehensive assurance of sustainability reports covering environmental performance, social initiatives, and governance practices. We verify data accuracy, stakeholder engagement processes, materiality assessments, and alignment with sustainability reporting standards and frameworks.
Verification and validation of greenhouse gas emissions inventories and carbon footprint calculations under ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol standards. Our assurance covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, emission factors, calculation methodologies, and data management systems.
Assessment of stakeholder engagement processes under AA1000SES standard. We evaluate how effectively your organization identifies, engages, and responds to stakeholder concerns, ensuring their input is integrated into sustainability strategy and decision-making.
Verification of materiality assessment processes aligned with AA1000APS. We ensure your organization has properly identified and prioritized the most significant sustainability issues and opportunities relevant to stakeholders and business strategy.
Verification of climate-related disclosures aligned with TCFD recommendations, EU CSRD requirements, and SEC climate disclosure rules. We verify climate risks and opportunities assessments, scenario analyses, and climate-related financial disclosures.
Verification of net zero commitments, carbon neutrality claims, and science-based targets. We assess target setting methodologies, reduction strategies, offset quality, and progress tracking to ensure credible climate commitments.
Verification of supply chain sustainability claims including Scope 3 emissions, supplier assessments, and supply chain due diligence. We assess supply chain data quality, supplier engagement processes, and value chain impact reporting.
Independent verification of corporate social responsibility claims and initiatives. We assess CSR program effectiveness, impact measurement, and alignment with stated commitments and global accountability standards.
Our assurance services are conducted in accordance with internationally recognized standards and frameworks.
The globally recognized methodology for sustainability assurance. As a Licensed Assurance Provider, we assess adherence to AA1000 AccountAbility Principles including inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness, and impact. AA1000AS provides the framework for comprehensive sustainability assurance.
International standard for GHG accounting and verification. ISO 14064-1 specifies requirements for designing and developing GHG inventories, ISO 14064-2 covers project-level GHG claims, and ISO 14064-3 provides verification and validation requirements.
Global Reporting Initiative standards provide the most widely adopted framework for sustainability reporting. Our assurance verifies alignment with GRI Universal Standards, sector standards, and topic-specific standards for comprehensive sustainability disclosure.
International Standards on Assurance Engagements for sustainability information (ISAE 3000) and greenhouse gas statements (ISAE 3410). These professional standards provide the basis for limited and reasonable assurance engagements.
The most widely used international accounting standard for GHG emissions. Our verification covers Corporate Standard (Scope 1, 2, 3), Scope 3 Standard, and Product Life Cycle Standard for comprehensive carbon footprint assurance.
Verification aligned with Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), ISSB sustainability disclosure standards, and EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements for regulatory compliance.
A structured and rigorous approach to deliver credible third-party assurance.
We work with you to define the assurance scope, level (limited or reasonable), applicable standards, and reporting boundaries. This includes understanding your sustainability reporting process, data systems, and stakeholder expectations.
We identify areas of potential misstatement, assess data quality risks, and design assurance procedures tailored to your organization's sustainability reporting processes and control environment.
We perform inquiry, observation, inspection, and analytical procedures to gather sufficient appropriate evidence. This includes reviewing documentation, testing data, interviewing personnel, and validating calculations and methodologies.
We communicate preliminary findings, discuss identified issues, and work with your team to resolve any exceptions or errors before finalizing the assurance engagement.
We issue an independent assurance statement or verification opinion that you can include in your sustainability report or use for stakeholder communication, providing third-party credibility to your disclosures.
Enhance credibility, build trust, and meet stakeholder expectations with independent verification.
Build confidence with investors, customers, employees, and regulators through independently verified sustainability information.
Meet mandatory assurance requirements under EU CSRD, SEC climate rules, and other regulatory frameworks.
Improve sustainability data collection, management, and reporting processes through external review and feedback.
Reduce greenwashing risks and reputational exposure through credible third-party verification of claims.
Differentiate from competitors with assured sustainability performance and credible ESG credentials.
Meet investor expectations for assured ESG data supporting investment decisions and capital allocation.
Identify opportunities to strengthen sustainability management systems and reporting processes.
Assurance under internationally recognized standards provides credibility across markets and jurisdictions.
Ready to enhance the credibility of your sustainability reporting? Contact Glocert International to discuss your assurance needs and how we can support your organization's sustainability journey with independent third-party verification.