Sustainability Reporting Assurance
Independent assurance on BRSR, BRSR Core and other ESG disclosures — data testing, evidence review and an assurance report.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,000
- Typical duration
- 25 days
Service overview
Evaluating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) data, metrics, and sustainability disclosures to verify accuracy and compliance with global reporting standards.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Companies required to comply with BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) or seeking independent ESG validation for investors.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
ESG data verification, carbon footprint audit, supply chain review, and governance control evaluation.
Key deliverables
Sustainability assurance report, ESG data verification certificate, and materiality assessment report.
Standard turnaround time
15 to 25 working days.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee.
SEBI requires reasonable assurance on BRSR Core for the largest listed entities, phased in by market capitalisation, and value-chain disclosures are being phased in alongside; other companies obtain assurance voluntarily.
Key outcomes: independently assured ESG data that investors, lenders and regulators can rely on, reducing greenwashing risk.
Forms & filings involved
BRSR disclosure schedules, GRI compliance frameworks, and ESG verification templates.
Documents required
Utility bills, emissions logs, HR diversity records, corporate governance policies, and supply chain reports.
What we need from you
Access to primary ESG data, sustainability team inputs, and third-party vendor logs.
Important conditions
Subject to the completeness of primary environmental and social data tracking records.
Additional information
Enhances corporate reputation, attracts green investments, and ensures compliance with global ESG standards.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
Who must get BRSR Core assured?
The largest listed entities by market capitalisation, phased in by SEBI, with reasonable assurance on the BRSR Core indicators.
What is the difference between limited and reasonable assurance?
Reasonable assurance involves more extensive testing and gives a positive opinion; limited assurance gives a negative-form conclusion.
What data is tested?
Energy, emissions, water, waste, employee and governance metrics, traced back to source records.
Why get voluntary ESG assurance?
Assured data is more credible with investors and lenders and reduces the risk of greenwashing claims.