AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider

AA1000AS v3 Remote Sustainability Assurance

Independent assurance of your sustainability report — conducted entirely online. Evaluate adherence to AccountAbility Principles, verify performance data, and receive a formal assurance statement. 60% more affordable than large advisory firms.

4
Principles
32
Criteria
9
BRSR Core Attributes
6-12
Week Delivery
The Standard

What is AA1000 Assurance?

AA1000AS v3 is the global standard for sustainability assurance, issued by AccountAbility. It evaluates how well your organisation identifies, prioritises, responds to, and measures the impact of its sustainability commitments.

Principles-Based Approach

Unlike financial audit standards, AA1000 takes a principles-based approach — assessing the quality of your sustainability management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting processes. The focus is on whether your organisation genuinely integrates sustainability, not just whether the numbers add up.

SEBI & BRSR Compatible

SEBI-mandated companies can use AA1000 alongside ISAE 3000 for BRSR Core assurance. AA1000 provides the principles-based framework that complements the data-focused ISAE approach — giving stakeholders confidence in both your processes and your numbers.

Framework

Four Principles We Assess

Every engagement evaluates your organisation against the four AccountAbility Principles — the foundation of credible sustainability management.

1

Inclusivity

Are your stakeholders genuinely involved in decision-making? We assess identification, mapping, engagement channels, documentation, and whether feedback actually influences strategy.

2

Materiality

Have you identified what truly matters? We evaluate your materiality assessment process, double materiality consideration, topic coverage, and boundary definitions.

3

Responsiveness

Are you acting on what matters? We examine policies, targets, KPIs, progress disclosure, grievance mechanisms, and governance oversight of sustainability responses.

4

Impact

Are you measuring real outcomes? We assess impact methodology, quantitative metrics, stakeholder-disaggregated data, and whether impact evidence informs future strategy.

Service Options

Choose Your Engagement

Two engagement types to match your organisation's maturity and assurance objectives.

Type 1

Principle Adherence

Evaluates your organisation's adherence to the 4 AccountAbility Principles. A focused assessment of your sustainability management processes.

Best For
First-time assurance, process maturity assessment, organisations building their sustainability management framework.
Deliverables
Principle-by-principle findings, conformance ratings, improvement recommendations, formal AA1000AS v3 assurance statement.
Timeline
4–8 weeks depending on assurance level.
Methodology

Our Remote Assurance Process

A structured six-step process designed for remote delivery from day one. Same rigour as in-person — without the travel cost or scheduling delays.

1

Scoping Call

30 minutes

Define engagement type, assurance level, scope, and reporting boundaries. We assess your readiness and agree on timelines.

2

Engagement Agreement

Within 48 hours

Formal engagement letter issued with agreed scope, timeline, fee, evidence requirements, and roles and responsibilities.

3

Evidence Collection

1–2 weeks

Structured document upload via our secure platform, mapped to each principle. We provide a detailed checklist and track completion in real time.

4

Remote Interviews

1–2 weeks

Video interviews with management, relevant employees, and external stakeholders. Structured interview guides aligned to the 32 evaluation criteria.

5

Assessment & Review

1–3 weeks

Principle-by-principle evaluation against 32 criteria. Internal quality review and technical review by a second assessor before statement drafting.

6

Statement Issuance

Final week

Formal AA1000AS v3 assurance statement, detailed findings report, improvement recommendations, and a 60-minute debrief call with your leadership.

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Differentiators

Why RSustain

Six reasons organisations choose us over large sustainability practices.

AA1000 Licensed

AccountAbility-licensed assurance provider. Same certification as large sustainability practices. Full authority to issue AA1000AS v3 assurance statements.

60% More Affordable

Technology-enabled remote delivery eliminates travel costs and overhead. No compromise on rigour — the same 32-criteria evaluation at a fraction of the price.

India-Native

BRSR-integrated assessment. We understand SEBI mandates, NGRBC principles, and the Indian regulatory context. No translation layer between global frameworks and local requirements.

Remote-First

Designed for virtual delivery from day one. Secure document platform, video interviews, and digital evidence management. No site visits required unless specifically requested.

32 Evaluation Criteria

Systematic assessment across 8 criteria per principle. No subjective judgements — evidence-based conformance ratings with clear traceability from finding to conclusion.

Faster Delivery

4–12 weeks vs 12–20 weeks for traditional providers. Technology acceleration without quality shortcuts. Express delivery available for urgent requirements.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 assesses adherence to the 4 AccountAbility Principles (Inclusivity, Materiality, Responsiveness, Impact). Type 2 does everything in Type 1 plus verifies the reliability of specified sustainability performance data. Choose Type 2 if you need investor-grade data assurance or BRSR Core compliance.
What is the difference between High and Moderate assurance?
Moderate assurance involves desk-based review with limited sampling — suitable for first-time assurance. High assurance involves extensive evidence review at all organisational levels, including external stakeholder interviews — required for mature ESG programmes and regulatory compliance.
Can AA1000 assurance satisfy SEBI BRSR Core requirements?
Yes. SEBI accepts assurance from licensed providers using recognised standards. AA1000AS v3 can be used alongside or in place of ISAE 3000 for BRSR Core assurance, provided the assurance provider covers the 9 BRSR Core attributes.
How does remote assurance work?
All evidence is submitted through our secure platform. Interviews are conducted via video call. Our assessors review documents, conduct interviews, and evaluate conformance remotely. The final assurance statement has the same legal standing as an in-person engagement.
What documents do I need to prepare?
Required documents include: stakeholder register, materiality assessment, sustainability policies, targets and KPIs, progress reports, impact data, and governance structures. For Type 2, source data and calculation methodology are also needed. We provide a detailed evidence checklist at engagement start.
How long does the assurance take?
Type 1 Moderate: 4–6 weeks. Type 1 High: 6–8 weeks. Type 2 Moderate: 5–7 weeks. Type 2 High: 8–12 weeks. Express delivery (3 weeks) is available as an add-on for an additional fee.
What is included in the deliverables?
Formal AA1000AS v3 Assurance Statement, Detailed Findings Report (principle-by-principle), Recommendations for Improvement, Post-engagement Management Letter, and a 60-minute debrief call with your leadership team.
Is the pricing fixed or can it change?
The quoted price is fixed for the defined scope. If scope changes significantly during the engagement (e.g., additional facilities or frameworks), we discuss adjustments transparently before proceeding. No surprise invoices.

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