Sustainable Finance Assurance

ERM CVS offers a range of independent assurance services to support sustainable or green finance. Whether it’s assurance of Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) for Sustainability-Linked Loans (SLLs), assurance of Impact Reporting, or annual verification of performance against Green Bond commitments, our robust assurance approach helps add credibility.

Sustainable finance integrates environmental and social impacts into financial decision - making

Lenders and investors are increasingly prioritizing sustainable practices by incentivizing organizations to seek independent assurance of their performance against ESG and sustainability commitments.

Organizations must meet growing demand for transparency and accountability from other stakeholders while navigating a dynamic regulatory landscape placing more emphasis on sustainability reporting requirements.

Sustainability Linked Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities incentivize borrowers to achieve pre-defined sustainability performance targets (SPTs).

Many organizations are now measuring, evaluating and communicating the social, environmental and economic impacts of their activities to stakeholders.

Strengthen stakeholder confidence in sustainable finance reporting with independent and credible assurance of ESG performance.

Independent assurance for Sustainability Linked Loans (SLLs)

Independent assurance is essential for verifying the accuracy and transparency of performance reporting on green finance targets. ERM CVS offers credible evaluations of a borrower's performance against sustainability targets set with lenders, backed by our team's extensive experience across various ESG topics including climate, water, waste, community and diversity.

Independent assurance support for Private Equity

ERM CVS offers independent assurance at a Fund and individual Portfolio Company level. Our experts provide private equity firms with assurance of Fund level performance against the ESG metrics that matter most for building value and mitigating risk. We also work directly with individual Portfolio Companies to independently assure a wide range of ESG metrics.

Independent assurance of Impact Reporting

ERM CVS has proven expertise in independence assurance of Impact Reporting. We draw on our deep understanding of impact areas and metrics to provide a tailored approach that meets the assurance needs of different organizations and industries. Our experts recognize the inherent differences and complexities involved between Impact Reporting and traditional financial reporting.

Green Bonds, Climate Bonds & Transition Bonds

ERM CVS provides assurance services for green bonds, climate bonds and transition bonds. Our Second Party Opinions (SPOs) align with relevant standards for pre-issuance and post-issuance verification. We are a Climate Bonds Approved Verifier.

Achieve sustainable success through assurance

Achieve regulatory compliance

Reduce reputational and operational risk

Secure stakeholder trust

Strengthen engagement and collaboration

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Certification of Management Systems

Delivering independent single site and multi-site conformity assessment and certification services, for connected operations and controls and scope to boost organizational performance.

ESG & Sustainability Reporting Assurance

Independent assurance adds credibility and can help identify areas for improvement while signaling a desire for transparency and meaningful reporting.

Product Claims Assurance

ERM CVS provides independent assurance for product claims made by organizations, such as low carbon, carbon intensity, product carbon footprint and recycled content. This third-party assurance helps to boost credibility and trust with customers.

Training Services

ERM CVS offers public and private flexible and efficient training programmes that help organizations and individuals improve their knowledge and understanding of standards, regulations and sustainability assurance requirements.

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Partner, Asia Pacific

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