Sustainability reporting – Are you ready for external assurance?
Is your ESG data and reporting ready for assurance?
Join us for an exclusive event co-organized by DNV and Paia from CBRE, featuring a sharing session followed by drinks and refreshments.
As expectations for ESG transparency grow, the credibility of sustainability reporting is under the spotlight. Following a wave of greenwashing allegations, users of sustainability data - investors, regulators and customers are demanding greater accuracy and reliability.
In response, regulatory landscapes are evolving rapidly:
- Regulatory bodies are increasingly expanding the scope of companies to report on ESG matters.
- In Singapore, SGX mandates listed issuers to obtain assurance on Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions starting 2027.
- Europe and Australia have similar mandates, with the UK and Hong Kong expected to follow suit.
- Bursa Malaysia requires listed issuers to disclose if their Sustainability Statement has undergone an internal review or independent assurance in accordance with recognised standards.
- The upcoming ISSA 5000 standard is set to replace ISAE 3000, establishing a more robust global baseline for sustainability assurance.
This evolving environment presents both a challenge and an opportunity. For companies that act early, strong assurance practices can provide a strategic edge - building investor confidence, enhancing internal governance, and driving better data management across the organization.
Event details
Date: Wednesday , 28 May 2025
Time: 15:30 – 19:00 SGT
Location: RISE CAFÉ @ CBRE SG HQ, 2 Tanjong Katong Road, #06-01 Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore 437161
Featured speakers
- Jacqueline Wong, Sustainability Manager – SEA, Supply Chain & Product Assurance, DNV
- Ronita Dutta, Principal Consultant, Audit and Risk Management, Paia from CBRE
Agenda highlights
- How independent assurance supports regulatory compliance and investor trust
- The difference between internal sustainability reviews and third-party assurance
- Why early adoption of robust assurance practices can be a competitive advantage
- Common data gaps, inconsistencies, and measurement challenges
- Key differences between assurance methodologies (ISSA 5000 vs ISAE 3000)
- What an external assurance journey looks like – and how to prepare
- Interactive Q&A - Share your experiences and questions in a supportive, peer-focused setting
Who should attend
Anyone responsible for or interested in preparing sustainability reports for external assurance - from sustainability, finance, and risk management teams to internal audit and governance professionals.