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Pre-Assurance Validator

Validate your ESG data against 200 automated rules across 5 frameworks before your assurer does. Catch completeness gaps, consistency errors, and calculation mistakes — get an assurance-readiness score in minutes.

Why Validate Before Assurance?

72% of BRSR Core assurance engagements encounter preventable data errors. Our validator catches them before your assurer raises them — saving weeks of rework and potential qualified opinions.

200 Automated Rules

Completeness checks, cross-reference validation, calculation verification, unit consistency, and boundary alignment across your entire ESG dataset.

5 Frameworks Covered

Validates against BRSR (SEBI), GRI Standards, AA1000 AccountAbility Principles, ISAE 3000 evidence requirements, and GHG Protocol calculation standards.

Assurance-Ready Score

Get a percentage readiness score with a prioritised fix list. Address critical issues before engaging your assurer to ensure a clean opinion.

What the Validator Checks

Completeness (60 rules)

  • All BRSR Essential Indicators reported
  • No blank fields in mandatory disclosures
  • Section A entity details complete
  • Section B policy disclosures for all 9 principles
  • Section C quantitative data present for P1-P9

Consistency (50 rules)

  • Headcount matches across Section A and Section C
  • Water balance: withdrawal - discharge ≈ consumption
  • Energy totals = renewable + non-renewable
  • Waste totals = diverted + disposed
  • Financial year alignment across all disclosures

Accuracy (50 rules)

  • GHG intensity ratios correctly calculated
  • LTIFR formula verification (injuries × 1,000,000 / man-hours)
  • CSR 2% obligation vs actual spend
  • Emission factor version validation (CEA, IPCC)
  • Year-on-year variance flagging (>30% change alerts)

Evidence & Boundaries (40 rules)

  • Reporting boundary consistency (equity vs operational control)
  • Units match BRSR specifications (KL, MT, tCO2e)
  • Base year and target year alignment
  • Sector classification consistency
  • Assurance scope coverage check

How It Fits Your BRSR Workflow

Step 1

Assess Readiness

BRSR Compass

Step 2

Collect & File

BRSR Autopilot

Step 3

Validate Data

Pre-Assurance Validator

Step 4

Get Assured

AA1000 Assurance

Frequently Asked Questions

What frameworks does the Pre-Assurance Validator cover?

The validator checks your data against 5 frameworks: BRSR (SEBI format), GRI Standards, AA1000 AccountAbility Principles, ISAE 3000 evidence requirements, and GHG Protocol calculation methodology. All 200 rules are aligned with what assurance providers actually check during engagements.

Is the Pre-Assurance Validator a substitute for formal assurance?

No. The validator is a self-assessment tool that helps you prepare for formal assurance. It catches common errors before your assurer does, reducing the risk of qualified opinions and rework. You still need an independent assurance provider for BRSR Core assurance.

What data format does the validator accept?

Enter your ESG data directly into the validator interface. It covers all BRSR sections (A, B, C) with guided input fields. No file upload required — the tool walks you through each disclosure step by step.

How long does validation take?

A typical validation takes 30-60 minutes depending on data readiness. The validator provides real-time feedback as you enter data, so you can fix issues as you go.

Can I use this to prepare for BRSR Core assurance specifically?

Yes. The validator includes specific checks for all 9 BRSR Core KPIs that require assurance — GHG emissions intensity, water consumption, waste, energy, workforce diversity, LTIFR, human rights, pay equity, and board ESG training.

Ready for Formal Assurance?

Once your data passes validation, engage RSustain for BRSR Core assurance. Our 12-week Assurance Sprint takes you from validated data to assurance-ready.

Ready to start your ESG journey?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with our advisory team.