Sustainability Reporting Assessment
Gain recognition by validating your sustainability report
The emergence and increase in demands for more comprehensive reports of sustainability guidelines such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and AA1000 has indirectly led to questions of how an organisation can verify the integrity of its Sustainability Report. Indeed, such Guidelines have allowed companies to apply common indicators and concepts to make reporting more credible and less self-standing.
As business leaders and key decision makers are increasingly engaged on the sustainable development front to attract investors and gain the goodwill and acceptance of society, companies are now seeking independent, third-party evaluations in addition to their own sustainability reports to further increase their credibility and minimise reputational risks.
Organisations seeking to substantiate their communication and compliance levels upon applying the most common international guidelines such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will benefit greatly from Sustainability Reporting Assessment.
TÜV SÜD can measure your organisation’s data collection system and the accuracy of the results in the report as well as the degree of adherence to guidelines and the levels applied. The result from this assessment is included within the Sustainability Report.
TÜV SÜD’s unique verification methodology stems from the experience and know-how from implementing international standards such as AA1000, GRI, ISO 26000, and the certification of management systems worldwide.
AA1000
With TÜV SÜD recognised by AccountAbility International as an ‘Assurance Provider’, TÜV SÜD is able to verify company statements and actions for engaging local communities and stakeholders according to the AA1000 SES (Stakeholder Engagement Standard) guidelines.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
With TÜV SÜD’s international expertise, we can conduct assessments adhering to GRI level of application for both GRI G.3 and G.4. With the release of the GRI G.4 guidelines, it is critical that the “materiality” aspects and methods of identification are robust and accurate.
The assessment of Sustainability Reporting is structured and managed similar to the external communication of an organisation’s CSR performances.
Sustainability Reporting Assessment allows companies to have an in-depth look at their performance indicators and help them to commit to long-term goals. To achieve their goal, the decision makers of the company will have many considerations, including the strategy and direction the company will take, the best way to build a decision-making process, and measures to identify and minimise risks.
By managing scrutiny on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the organisation’s operations, the results derived from the assessment will substantiate the company’s high levels of compliance and in turn, drive confidence in investors and customers alike.
Having helped numerous organisations worldwide achieve certifications for management systems linked to sustainability, CSR assessment and verification for Carbon and Water footprint, TÜV SÜD’s stable of trusted international experts is well experienced to help you with your Sustainability Reporting Assessment.
TÜV SÜD is able to provide integrated projects with other services such as:
- Management system certifications such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA8000® , ISO 50001, ISO 22301
- Assessments based on CSR such as ISO 26000
After the Sustainability Assessment, our experienced team of experts will help your business identify potential risks and opportunities to assist your organisation remains ahead of the competition.
- In-depth assessment – TÜV SÜD will conduct a qualitative and quantitative analysis of your organisation’s operations and present you with a detailed Sustainability Report. Your organisation’s actual performance in the sustainability assessment is now visible, allowing you address potential problems before they bud.
- Relevant certifications – In addition to the Sustainability Reporting Assessment, TÜV SÜD is also a provider of other management, assessment and certification systems.
Organisations seeking to substantiate their communication and compliance levels upon applying the most common international guidelines such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) will benefit greatly from Sustainability Reporting Assessment.
TÜV SÜD can measure your organisation’s data collection system and the accuracy of the results in the report as well as the degree of adherence to guidelines and the levels applied. The result from this assessment is included within the Sustainability Report.
TÜV SÜD’s unique verification methodology stems from the experience and know-how from implementing international standards such as AA1000, GRI, ISO 26000, and the certification of management systems worldwide.
AA1000
With TÜV SÜD recognised by AccountAbility International as an ‘Assurance Provider’, TÜV SÜD is able to verify company statements and actions for engaging local communities and stakeholders according to the AA1000 SES (Stakeholder Engagement Standard) guidelines.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
With TÜV SÜD’s international expertise, we can conduct assessments adhering to GRI level of application for both GRI G.3 and G.4. With the release of the GRI G.4 guidelines, it is critical that the “materiality” aspects and methods of identification are robust and accurate.
The assessment of Sustainability Reporting is structured and managed similar to the external communication of an organisation’s CSR performances.
Sustainability Reporting Assessment allows companies to have an in-depth look at their performance indicators and help them to commit to long-term goals. To achieve their goal, the decision makers of the company will have many considerations, including the strategy and direction the company will take, the best way to build a decision-making process, and measures to identify and minimise risks.
By managing scrutiny on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the organisation’s operations, the results derived from the assessment will substantiate the company’s high levels of compliance and in turn, drive confidence in investors and customers alike.
Having helped numerous organisations worldwide achieve certifications for management systems linked to sustainability, CSR assessment and verification for Carbon and Water footprint, TÜV SÜD’s stable of trusted international experts is well experienced to help you with your Sustainability Reporting Assessment.
TÜV SÜD is able to provide integrated projects with other services such as:
- Management system certifications such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA8000® , ISO 50001, ISO 22301
- Assessments based on CSR such as ISO 26000
After the Sustainability Assessment, our experienced team of experts will help your business identify potential risks and opportunities to assist your organisation remains ahead of the competition.
- In-depth assessment – TÜV SÜD will conduct a qualitative and quantitative analysis of your organisation’s operations and present you with a detailed Sustainability Report. Your organisation’s actual performance in the sustainability assessment is now visible, allowing you address potential problems before they bud.
- Relevant certifications – In addition to the Sustainability Reporting Assessment, TÜV SÜD is also a provider of other management, assessment and certification systems.
Your benefits at a glance
- Improve marketability - by minimising reputational risks and increasing transparency to potential investors and sponsors concerned with issues on social responsibility and sustainable development through the verification of results in your sustainability report.
- Gain a competitive edge - within your industry with TÜV SÜD’s Sustainability Assessment.