Generating Value from External Assurance of Sustainability Reporting

Assurance provides external validation of the financial, social, and environmental disclosures made within reports, and helps to enhance the credibility for lenders, creditors, investors, and other concerned parties. This report from WBCSD explains how disclosure can be enhanced by obtaining independent assurance statements, and provides key guidance from leading assurance providers and standard setters to help sustainability practitioners navigate the assurance landscape. It includes a multi-stage Assurance Maturity Model, which will help you to understand where your company is positioned; outline opportunities for improvement at each stage of the journey; and advance the maturity and clarity of your practices, commitments, and achievements.