ESYD Accredited

ESG & Sustainability Assurance

CSRD • GRI • EU Taxonomy • ISSB

Independent assurance services for sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, and climate-related claims, helping organizations build stakeholder trust through verified reporting.

CSRD
GRI
EU Taxonomy
ISSB

Regulatory Framework

Understanding the regulatory landscape is essential. Here's an overview of the key frameworks we verify against.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Active

EU directive requiring companies to report on sustainability matters using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), with mandatory assurance requirements.

Large PIEs: FY2024 | Large companies: FY2025 | Listed SMEs: FY2026
Double materiality assessment
ESRS-aligned reporting
Limited assurance (transitioning to reasonable)
Digital tagging (XBRL)
Official Documentation

EU Taxonomy Regulation

Active

Classification system establishing a list of environmentally sustainable economic activities to guide investment decisions.

Taxonomy-eligible activities identification
Taxonomy-aligned activities assessment
Technical screening criteria compliance
DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) assessment

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Active

World's most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, providing a comprehensive framework for ESG disclosure.

Materiality assessment
Stakeholder engagement
Topic-specific disclosures
Management approach reporting

ISSB Standards

Active

IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 and S2) establishing a global baseline for sustainability and climate-related disclosures.

Sustainability-related risks and opportunities
Climate-related disclosures
Governance and strategy
Metrics and targets

Accredited Verification Services

Our verification services are fully accredited and aligned with applicable regulations and international standards.

CSRD Assurance

Independent assurance of sustainability reports prepared under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Applicable Standards
CSRDESRSISAE 3000
Deliverables
  • Assurance Report
  • Limited/Reasonable Assurance Opinion
  • Management Letter

GRI Report Verification

External assurance of sustainability reports prepared in accordance with GRI Standards.

Applicable Standards
GRI StandardsISAE 3000AA1000AS
Deliverables
  • Verification Statement
  • GRI Content Index Review
  • Findings Report

EU Taxonomy Assessment

Verification of taxonomy eligibility and alignment claims in corporate sustainability disclosures.

Applicable Standards
EU Taxonomy RegulationTechnical Screening Criteria
Deliverables
  • Taxonomy Assessment Report
  • Alignment Verification
  • DNSH Compliance Review

Carbon Neutrality Verification

Verification of carbon neutrality claims and net-zero commitments.

Applicable Standards
PAS 2060ISO 14064SBTi
Deliverables
  • Verification Statement
  • Baseline Assessment
  • Offset Quality Review

Supply Chain Verification

Verification of Scope 3 emissions and supply chain sustainability data.

Applicable Standards
GHG Protocol Scope 3CDPISO 14064
Deliverables
  • Scope 3 Verification Report
  • Data Quality Assessment
  • Improvement Recommendations

ESG Data Verification

Verification of specific ESG metrics and KPIs for internal or external reporting.

Applicable Standards
ISAE 3000ISAE 3410Client-specific criteria
Deliverables
  • Verification Report
  • Metric-specific Opinions
  • Data Reliability Assessment

Verification Process

A transparent, structured approach ensuring thorough verification while minimizing disruption to your operations.

01

Initial Inquiry

Submit your request. We'll review your requirements and provide a tailored proposal within 48 hours.

02

Document Review

Submit required documentation. Our technical team conducts a thorough desk-based review.

03

Site Verification

On-site or remote verification activities, including data validation and management system review.

04

Verification Statement

Upon successful completion, we issue the accredited verification statement and supporting documentation.

Documentation Requirements

To ensure a smooth verification process, please prepare the following documentation and information.

Sustainability Report

Draft or final sustainability/ESG report for verification.

  • Full report content
  • Data tables and metrics
  • Methodology documentation

Materiality Assessment

Documentation of materiality analysis process.

  • Double materiality matrix
  • Stakeholder engagement records
  • Topic prioritization rationale

Data Sources

Primary data and calculations underlying reported metrics.

  • Raw data files
  • Calculation spreadsheets
  • System extracts

Policies & Procedures

ESG governance and management documentation.

  • ESG policies
  • Data collection procedures
  • Internal controls documentation

Supporting Evidence

Third-party documentation and certifications.

  • Audit reports
  • Certifications (ISO, etc.)
  • External assessments

Targets & Progress

ESG targets and performance tracking.

  • Target setting methodology
  • Progress tracking data
  • Action plans

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us at +357 70077757 or info@vaverifiers.com for a consultation.