Assurance
Independent verification for credible sustainability claims
As consumer expectations rise and export market access increasingly depends on proof of responsible production, independent assurance has become essential. Verification builds trust, protects reputation, and demonstrates that your sustainability commitments are backed by evidence.
Why Assurance Matters
Independent verification confirms that what you say aligns with what you do. It gives you confidence that your data, systems, and sustainability claims are accurate, consistent, and defensible. Verified sustainability claims support:
| Export market access | Many international markets now require evidence of responsible production. Independent verification helps demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards, and import expectations - protecting existing trade relationships and enabling access to premium markets. |
| Stakeholder trust | Consumers increasingly expect transparency around how food and fibre products are produced. Credible, independently verified claims build confidence that sustainability commitments are genuine, strengthening loyalty and influencing purchasing decisions. |
| ESG credibility | Investors, lenders, and corporate customers are placing greater weight on robust ESG performance. Verified data and independently assessed programmes provide defensible proof that sustainability commitments are measurable, managed, and aligned with recognised frameworks. |
| Reduced lending and investment risk | Financial institutions are integrating sustainability risk into lending decisions. Independent assurance provides evidence that risks (from climate to social) are understood and actively managed - supporting eligibility for sustainable finance and improving confidence in long-term business viability. |
| Brand integrity and reduced reputational risk | In an environment of increasing scrutiny and growing concern around greenwashing, unsubstantiated claims can quickly erode trust. Independent verification ensures claims are accurate, evidence-based, and defensible - protecting brand reputation and strengthening stakeholder confidence. |
Our Customers
Below are some of the organisations we have worked with, past and present, to provide sustainability assurance services:
| Westpac (external link) | ASB (external link) | BNZ (external link) | ||||
| NZ Zero (external link) | Craigmore Sustainables (external link) | |||||
| Meet our team | Ask us about assurance options(external link) |