Does our ESG report need to be independently audited or verified?

Only public organisations will need to include an assurance report for sustainability disclosures subject to:

  • On or before 1 October 2026, the European Commission will provide limited assurance standards for auditors to use when assessing the assurance of sustainability reports. 

  • On or before 1 October 2028, reasonable assurance standards will be provided—but only if it’s determined that reasonable assurance is feasible for auditors.

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Does our ESG report need to be independently audited or verified?

Only public organisations will need to include an assurance report for sustainability disclosures subject to:

  • On or before 1 October 2026, the European Commission will provide limited assurance standards for auditors to use when assessing the assurance of sustainability reports. 

  • On or before 1 October 2028, reasonable assurance standards will be provided—but only if it’s determined that reasonable assurance is feasible for auditors.

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