ISSB’s fifth episode in its webcast series on the state of assurance for sustainability disclosure
ISSB’s fifth episode in its webcast series on the state of assurance for sustainability disclosure
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced the fifth episode in its 'Perspectives on Sustainability Disclosure' webinar series on 25 November 2024 at 1pm GMT, covering the state of assurance for sustainability disclosure.
Topics to be discussed include:
Topics to be discussed include:
- The status of sustainability assurance and other verification options worldwide.
- International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements.
- How consideration of assurance influenced the ISSB standards.
- Similarities and differences between the assurance of financial statements and sustainability-related financial information, including those on greenhouse gas emissions.
- Common challenges that preparers face when selecting assurance options.
- Limited versus reasonable assurance.
- Recommendations on how to prepare for the assurance of sustainability disclosures.