AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider

Independent ESG Assessment & Assurance

Resilient Sustainance is licensed under AccountAbility's AA1000 framework to conduct independent sustainability assessments. We provide BRSR Core assessment for SEBI-mandated companies and AA1000 sustainability assurance for organisations seeking global-standard verification.

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Licensed Sectors
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Active Jurisdictions
Governance
Our Independence Commitment
Independence is the foundation of credible assurance. Our policies ensure objectivity at every stage.
To maintain independence, Resilient Sustainance does not provide assessment or assurance services to clients for whom we have provided advisory or consulting services on the same subject matter within the current or preceding reporting period. This policy is enforced through a formal conflict register, engagement-level independence declarations, and documented Chinese wall procedures between our advisory and assessment teams.
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Conflict Register

Checked before every engagement. All prior advisory relationships are mapped and assessed for independence conflicts before an assurance engagement can proceed.

Cooling-Off Period

Minimum one reporting cycle between advisory and assurance engagements on the same subject matter. No exceptions.

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Engagement Separation

Separate teams for advisory and assurance, with documented Chinese wall procedures, information barriers, and independent review processes.

Our Services
Two Distinct Assessment Offerings
Choose the assessment standard that matches your regulatory obligations and stakeholder expectations.
For SEBI-Mandated Companies

BRSR Core Assessment

Independent assessment under India's mandatory framework
What
Independent assessment of 9 ESG attributes (49 KPIs) under the BRSR Core framework mandated by SEBI.
Who Needs It
Top 500 companies (FY 2025-26), expanding to top 1,000 companies (FY 2026-27) listed on Indian stock exchanges.
Standard
ISAE 3000 (Revised) methodology — the international standard for assurance on non-financial information.
Output
Assessment report with opinion, findings log, and management letter.
Two Levels of Assessment
Limited Assessment — negative form of opinion ("nothing has come to our attention...")
Reasonable Assessment — positive form of opinion ("in our opinion, the disclosures are fairly stated...")
For Organisations Seeking Global Standard

AA1000 Sustainability Assurance

Independent assurance under the global AA1000 framework
What
Independent assurance of sustainability reports under the AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS v3) — the leading global framework for sustainability assurance.
Who Needs It
Companies publishing sustainability or integrated reports and seeking stakeholder credibility through independent verification.
Standard
AA1000AS v3 — evaluates adherence to the AccountAbility Principles of inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness, and impact.
Output
Assurance statement with opinion, observations, and recommendations for improvement.
Two Types of Engagement
Type 1 (Moderate) — evaluates adherence to the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles
Type 2 (High) — evaluates principles adherence plus reliability of specified sustainability performance information
Scope
Assessment & Assurance Scope
The 9 ESG attributes mandated under BRSR Core — each with defined KPIs requiring independent assessment.
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GHG Emissions

Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions — calculation methodology, emission factors, boundary completeness.

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Water Consumption & Discharge

Water withdrawal, consumption, discharge volumes — source-wise, quality parameters, zero liquid discharge status.

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Waste Management

Waste generated, diverted, disposed — hazardous and non-hazardous categories, recycling rates, treatment methods.

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Energy Consumption & Intensity

Total energy consumed from renewable and non-renewable sources, energy intensity ratios, reduction initiatives.

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Employee Wellbeing & Safety

Health and safety metrics, incident rates, lost-time injuries, return-to-work programmes, occupational health.

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Gender Diversity

Workforce gender composition, pay equity indicators, women in management, hiring and retention by gender.

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Gross Wages Paid

Total employee compensation, median wages, wage ratios, contract vs permanent workforce compensation.

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Board Diversity

ESG competence on the board, composition diversity, independence ratios, sustainability governance structures.

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Open-ness of Business

Transparency indicators — anti-corruption policies, lobbying disclosures, beneficial ownership, stakeholder engagement.

Methodology
Our Assessment Process
A structured six-step engagement from scoping through final opinion, designed for rigour and transparency.
01

Scoping & Independence Check

Conflict register review, scope definition, materiality considerations, fee proposal, and engagement letter.

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Planning

Assessment plan, evidence requirements, timeline agreement, team assignment, and risk assessment.

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Evidence Review

Document review, data verification, calculation reperformance, source-to-report tracing, and completeness checks.

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Testing & Inquiry

Management interviews, site-level data checks, sample testing, analytical procedures, and walk-throughs.

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Draft Findings

Preliminary findings shared with management, responses documented, remediation opportunities identified.

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Final Opinion

Formal assessment or assurance report, management letter with recommendations, board presentation.

Licensed Coverage
11 Licensed Sectors
Our AA1000 licence covers 11 SASB sectors, enabling us to provide assurance across diverse industries.
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Services

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Financials

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Consumer Goods

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Food & Beverage

Extractives & Minerals Processing

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Health Care

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Infrastructure

Renewable Resources & Alternative Energy

Resource Transformation

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Technology & Communications

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Transportation

Fees
Assessment & Assurance Fees
Transparent fee ranges based on company size, complexity, and engagement scope. All proposals are tailored after scoping.

BRSR Core Assessment

For SEBI-mandated listed companies
Limited Assessment
₹3,00,000 — ₹5,00,000
Based on company size and complexity
Reasonable Assessment
₹5,00,000 — ₹8,00,000
Based on company size and complexity
  • Scoping & independence check
  • Evidence review & data verification
  • Testing & management inquiry
  • Draft findings & management responses
  • Final opinion & assessment report
  • Management letter with recommendations
Site visits and associated expenses at Client cost. All fees attract applicable GST
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AA1000 Assurance

For organisations seeking global-standard verification
Type 1 — Moderate
₹4,00,000 — ₹7,00,000
Principles adherence evaluation
Type 2 — High
₹6,00,000 — ₹12,00,000
Principles + performance information reliability
  • Full AA1000AS v3 engagement
  • Inclusivity, materiality, responsiveness, impact evaluation
  • Performance information verification (Type 2)
  • Draft observations & recommendations
  • Final assurance statement with opinion
  • Stakeholder communication support
Site visits and associated expenses at Client cost. All fees attract applicable GST
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Pay 50% advance to initiate your engagement. Balance payable on delivery of assessment report. Independence verification conducted before commencement.

All services delivered remotely. Site visits and associated expenses, if required, shall be borne by the Client. Site visits at actuals. Prefer to discuss first?

Credentials
Our Assurance Credentials
Independently licensed and methodology-aligned to deliver credible assessment and assurance engagements.
AA1000
Licensed Assurance Provider by AccountAbility
ISAE 3000
Revised methodology for non-financial assurance
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Active jurisdictions: India, UK, USA, Qatar, UAE
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Licensed SASB sectors under AA1000
Directory verified by AccountAbility
Source: AccountAbility AA1000 Licensed Assurance Providers Directory

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Our team will review your requirements, confirm independence, and provide a tailored scope and fee proposal within 48 hours.

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