Sustainability reporting is moving from voluntary disclosure to regulated reporting with external assurance requirements. This course equips auditors and assurance professionals to evaluate the reliability of ESG data and sustainability reports. Participants learn reporting frameworks, materiality assessment, data collection and controls, greenhouse gas emissions verification, social and governance indicators, assurance standards and common reporting risks. Practical exercises use sample sustainability reports and data sets.
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Inaccurate or unsupported sustainability information exposes organisations to regulatory action, investor challenge and accusations of greenwashing. This course gives you a structured approach to auditing ESG information and helps you provide assurance that boards and stakeholders can rely on.
The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.
The course combines expert explanation of frameworks and assurance standards with materiality exercises, control testing, emissions data review, sample report analysis and audit planning workshops.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
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Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.
Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.
Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.
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