Overview: Credible reporting is paramount in the ESG arena, and BDO offers independent assurance services to instill confidence in your sustainability disclosures. We are proud to be an AccountAbility-licensed Assurance Provider through our BDO’s regional collaboration, which means our team is certified to provide assurance in line with the internationally recognized AA1000 Assurance Standard for sustainability reporting. With this qualification – and having led over 400+ non-financial reporting and assurance engagements globally, we bring deep expertise in verifying ESG information. Our assurance process involves evaluating the completeness and accuracy of your sustainability data, the adherence to reporting principles (such as inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness under AA1000, or other criteria under standards like ISAE 3000), and the robustness of your internal controls for ESG reporting. By obtaining independent assurance from BDO, companies signal to investors, regulators, and other stakeholders that their ESG reports are trustworthy and meet high standards of quality. This service not only ensures credibility and reliability of the disclosed information but also provides valuable feedback to management on how to improve reporting processes and controls. We can issue assurance statements (limited or reasonable assurance) for sustainability reports, carbon footprint reports, ESG KPIs in annual reports, and more, as needed.

Engaging BDO for ESG assurance yields multiple benefits: it strengthens stakeholder trust, enhances your reputation for transparency, and often meets regulatory or investor expectations for third-party verification of ESG claims. Moreover, the assurance exercise can uncover areas for improvement, thereby continuously elevating the quality of your ESG governance and data management. As independent auditors and sustainability specialists, we approach assurance with the rigor and objectivity that the financial audit world is known for, adapted to the nuances of non-financial information. In an evolving regulatory landscape – for instance, the EU’s CSRD now mandating limited assurance on sustainability information, and other jurisdictions likely to follow – having a credible assurance partner is increasingly important. BDO stands ready as that partner, offering global best practices combined with local knowledge of the Saudi and regional context. Whether you are publishing your first sustainability report or seeking to enhance the credibility of existing disclosures, our AA1000AS-accredited assurance services will help demonstrate your commitment to transparency and excellence in ESG reporting.