As the demand for transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting grows, understanding the role and scope of assurance becomes crucial.
During this webinar, Joshua Knupp, MBA, MID, SEA, of 3R and Gina MacIlwraith, MBA, SEP, of Sustainability Assurance Services (SAS) dive into the often-overlooked value that assurance can provide, extending beyond greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to cover a broader spectrum of sustainability metrics.
Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session will offer valuable insights into how assurance can enhance the credibility of your sustainability program.
Jump to the section of the webinar that you’re interested in:
(5:01) What is Sustainability Assurance Services (SAS)?
(7:59) Key use cases for assurance
(9:08) Driving impact with assurance
(11:12) The Basics: Assurance 101 (definitions of validation, verification, and assurance)
(12:49) Common assurance standards
(17:29) The assurance audit experience (what to expect)
(21:40) Working with SAS vs. a large accounting firm
(28:35) Prepping for assurance
(32:50) What to look for in an assurer
3R is an EcoVadis Strategic Training Partner and maintains 20+ EcoVadis Approved Consultants on the team. The 3R team brings value to organizations by guiding them through a holistic discovery process and supporting them through the EcoVadis questionnaire. Strategic Training Partners are uniquely positioned to help businesses assess and improve sustainability performance.
Our Sustainability Assurance Services (SAS) division has a team of validation and assurance experts. SAS was established to meet the growing need for third-party validation of sustainability-related data and reporting. Backed by decades of experience and fueled by growing industry knowledge, SAS is dedicated to providing a level of assurance that you and your stakeholders can feel good about. While historically voluntary, sustainability reporting is becoming an ever-increasing expectation and even a requirement for organizations. Obtaining third-party validation and assurance on your non-financial information, such as ESG-related (environmental, social, and governance) reporting, reduces risk and increases stakeholder confidence in your claims