Independent Assurance & Certification

Independent Assurance & Certification

Our subsidiary ERM CVS has been providing independent assurance, verification, validation, certification, assessments and related training services to clients since 1996. We help organizations build trust and credibility, protect revenue, safeguard reputation and reduce risk.   

Growing demand for credible, independently-assured ESG data, targets, claims and certifications

Organizations need to holistically manage operational risks and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, and global best practices.

To support the definition and delivery of decarbonization strategies, organizations need access to science-based solutions that enable the validation, verification and certification of their ESG targets and claims.

As demand for ESG data and disclosure grows, expanding regulation and escalating stakeholder expectations is intensifying the need for independent assurance. Proving the credibility of ESG data can act as a differentiator with customers and investors.

Integrity is everything when it comes to assurance. Third party providers need to be trusted by internal and external stakeholders and use recognized standards and models.

Increase stakeholder confidence in ESG programs and disclosures through independent assurance and certification.

Simplify pre-assurance and assurance

We assess gaps in reporting processes and deliver limited and reasonable assurance services to support sustainability programs and claims in accordance with ISAE3000, CSRD and other frameworks.

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Build trust with independent accredited validation and verification

For project developers, carbon credit buyers and investors, we offer accredited validation and verification services to build trust in the voluntary carbon credit market. We bring independence, transparency and integrity to carbon market decisions, potentially improving the return on investment.

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Demonstrate best practice with recognized assessments and certifications

We deliver conformity assessment and certification services for large organizations in multiple sectors. From ISO management systems certification programs in environmental, energy, safety, social, sustainability and quality fields, to industry-specific standards, ERM CVS helps clients achieve sustainable success.

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Deliver stronger outcomes with targeted training and education

We help clients build and expand team competencies in relevant areas via training and educational programs. Our competence-based training portfolio, delivered by experienced subject matter experts, enables clients to realize their full potential.

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Our approach

Achieve sustainable success with ERM CVS

Voluntary corporate sustainability reporting assurance

Pre-assurance readiness reviews and gap assessments

Limited and reasonable assurance delivered in accordance with ISAE3000

Sustainable finance, including sustainability-linked loans and green bonds

Accredited verification and validation of carbon neutrality claims

Product claims assurance

Accredited training programs

Management systems certification (ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Accreditation)

Offshore Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) audit and certification

Mining, metals and minerals certification through IRMA, ASI and Responsible Steel

Outcomes

Achieve regulatory compliance

Boost commercial advantage

Reduce risks and costs

Secure stakeholder trust

ERM in numbers

Our experience and insights are cross-industry and on a global scale

23,000

projects worked on in FY23

8,000+

employees in 40+ countries globally

152

countries where we worked on projects in 2023

3,000+

clients across all industries

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Article

Responsible Mining of Critical Minerals - Gaining Stakeholder Confidence with Integrated Compliance, Assurance, and Certification

By Glenn Keays , Judy Fedorowick , Susan Lasecki-Coiro , Ramesh Narasimhan

12 June 2024
Report

Implementing the CSRD: Preparing for a New Era of ESG Disclosure

By Aiste Brackley , Onur Durmus , David Hirsh , Justin Nelson

21 June 2023

Find out more about the services we offer at ERM CVS

Independent Assurance for Sustainable Finance

Independent Voluntary Carbon Market Assurance

Independent Assurance of Net Zero Target Claims

Product Claims Assurance

OSHA Assurance

TNFD Reporting Assurance

Assurance and Critical Review of LCAs and Carbon Footprint Claims

CSRD Assurance

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