Solution: Verification of Sustainability Reports and ESG Disclosures
Solution: Verification of Sustainability Reports and ESG Disclosures
Verification of Sustainability Reports and ESG Disclosures
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Verification of Sustainability Reports and ESG Disclosures
Transparent and credible sustainability reporting is no longer optional, it is an essential requirement for organizations committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility. Independent verification ensures that ESG disclosures are accurate, reliable, and aligned with internationally recognized frameworks and regulatory requirements.
TÜV AUSTRIA provides third-party verification of sustainability reports, helping organizations strengthen stakeholder trust, demonstrate accountability, and comply with both global standards and regional legislation.
Frameworks and Standards
Our verification services cover the most widely used and trusted sustainability reporting frameworks:
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: The world’s most recognized framework for ESG disclosure, enabling organizations to report impacts with transparency, accountability, and comparability.
- AA1000 (AccountAbility): A comprehensive standard for sustainability assurance and stakeholder engagement, emphasizing inclusivity, materiality, and responsiveness.
- European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS): Mandatory under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ensuring consistent ESG disclosure across the EU.
- Athens Exchange (ATHEX) ESG Framework: A framework advancing ESG practices in the Greek financial market, encouraging listed companies to disclose sustainability performance in line with international benchmarks.
- Greek Sustainability Code: A national framework providing principles and guidelines for sustainability reporting in the Greek business landscape.
Who is it for?
Sustainability reporting verification is relevant for organizations across all sectors, including:
- Companies committed to transparent and credible ESG reporting.
- Organizations seeking alignment with international best practices or compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Businesses aiming to strengthen trust with investors, customers, employees, and regulators through independent third-party assurance.
Benefits
Independent verification by TÜV AUSTRIA delivers tangible advantages:
- Credibility and Reliability: Strengthens confidence in ESG disclosures by ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Stakeholder Trust: Demonstrates transparency and accountability to investors, clients, employees, and the public.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports compliance with mandatory frameworks such as ESRS under the CSRD.
- Competitive Advantage: Positions organizations as leaders in responsible business, meeting rising market and stakeholder expectations.
- Sustainability Integration: Encourages adoption of more sustainable business practices, supporting long-term resilience.
Why TÜV AUSTRIA?
With extensive expertise in sustainability standards and ESG verification, TÜV AUSTRIA provides organizations with independent assurance recognized internationally. Our verification process ensures credibility and consistency, enabling companies to report with confidence and gain trust in their sustainability performance.
Contact us to learn how TÜV AUSTRIA can support your ESG reporting and verification needs.




