ESG Assurance Services

Our unique multidisciplinary approach to ESG assurance is trusted by industry giants worldwide.

Our Approach

From readiness assessments to full third-party assurance, we tailor our support to your maturity and goals.

We use a risk-based, sector-specific methodology backed by deep technical expertise in ESG, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance. Our multidisciplinary team includes Accredited Lead GHG Verifiers, ESG specialists, Engineers, and Environmental Scientists.

Our assurance process includes:

Regulatory readiness assessments
Data quality testing and evidence review
Control evaluation of ESG data systems
Observation reports with recommendations
Formal assurance statements for disclosures (limited and reasonable assurance)

Third-Party ESG Data Assurance for Major Stock Exchange

Independent ESG Assurance Services

We provide limited or reasonable assurance over your ESG and sustainability disclosures covering both narrative statements and performance metrics. Our reviews are aligned with international assurance standards and tailored to frameworks such as GRI, CDP, IFRS S1 & S2, CA SB 261, and CA AB 1305.

KERAMIDA performs verification and assurance services following the same processes for all other ESG data, including water and waste.

AA1000AS v3 Assurance

As a Licensed AA1000AS Assurance Provider, KERAMIDA provides third-party assurance of your sustainability report, including verification of sustainability data and adherence to the AA1000 Accountability Principles.

Our team conducts rigorous checks of environmental data, including:

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)
Energy use and intensity
Water consumption and discharge
Waste generation and management
Environmental compliance indicators
Non-Emitting Energy Generation Capacity

We assess data collection processes, controls, and evidence trails to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Our Accredited Lead GHG Verifiers verify and assure Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions in accordance with accepted standards, such as ISO 14064-3 and AA1000.

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We verify key social performance metrics, including:

Health and safety data
Workforce diversity and inclusion metrics
Employee engagement, turnover, and training hours
Community investments and impact initiatives
Human rights and labor-related indicators

Our assurance helps you communicate your social impact with confidence and transparency.

We assess ESG-related governance practices and internal control systems to ensure they support reliable data management and ethical reporting. This includes roles, responsibilities, accountability mechanisms, and policy implementation.

Credibility for Sustainable Capital Markets Instruments

With the rise of green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds and loans, issuers must ensure their frameworks and use-of-proceeds meet recognized market principles. KERAMIDA provides independent assurance services across the lifecycle of sustainable finance instruments:

Green, Social & Sustainability Bonds: We offer pre- and post-issuance assurance aligned with ICMA’s Green Bond Principles (GBP), Social Bond Principles (SBP), Sustainability Bond Guidelines (SBG), and other regional frameworks.

Sustainability-Linked Instruments: For performance-based instruments, we assess:

Relevance and robustness of sustainability performance targets (SPTs)
Calibration of KPIs and baseline data
Compliance with the Sustainability-Linked Bond or Loan Principles
Ongoing monitoring and performance verification

We provide independent validation of progress and credibility.

Emissions Data Verification: We review and verify your Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with GHG Protocol standards.
Climate Governance Review: We evaluate governance structures and internal controls supporting your decarbonization commitments, ensuring decision-making and accountability are aligned with science-based climate strategies.
SBTi Progress Disclosures: We support transparent, reliable climate disclosures, including SBTi progress statements in annual sustainability reports, investor briefings, or CDP submissions.

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Consulting Services

Why Partner with KERAMIDA?

We combine independence with practical insight. Our ESG assurance professionals bring a unique combination of experience in auditing, sustainability reporting, and technical subject matter, ensuring a process that is rigorous yet collaborative.

Enhanced stakeholder trust in your ESG performance.
Improved internal controls and data governance processes.
Credibility for ESG-linked financing and investor reporting.
Benchmarking and readiness for regulatory frameworks such as the CSRD.
Insightful feedback to support continuous improvement in reporting and sustainability management.

Certified Lead GHG Verifiers: Several members of our Assurance Team are accredited as Lead GHG Verifiers in states with a compliance-driven cap-and-trade program, including California and Oregon.

California ARB GHG Lead Verifiers
California ARB GHG Lead Verifier – Oil and Gas Accredited
California ARB LCFS – Fuel Pathways
California ARB LCFS Lead Verifier – Alternative Fuel Transactions
California ARB LCFS Lead Verifier – Petroleum-Based Fuel Reports
Oregon DEQ GHG Lead Verifier – Process Emissions
Oregon DEQ GHG Lead Verifier – Stationary Source Emissions
Oregon DEQ GHG Lead Verifier – Natural Gas Systems

Registered Professional Engineers (PE)

AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Accredited Verification Body
Former CDP Gold Provider (2022-2026)
Envision Qualified Company
GRI Certified Training Partner in the U.S.
GSCC-Approved Certification Body for the Steel Climate Standard
IFRS Consultant Content Programme Member
International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) Accredited Audit Firm
Microsoft Supplier Carbon Accounting Partner

What our clients say:

Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

“A huge thank you to Vicky and the team in California for helping us close this requirement out on time.”

– Major Auto Manufacturing Supplier (EHS Support)

Environmental Impact Assessment Services Environmental Investigation and Remediation Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

“Each year your services seem to grow and expand to new heights. I am glad that you helped me in preparing permits, complying with regulations, staying abreast of new rules, and investigating old sites. As always, I am looking forward to working with the KERAMIDA team this year.”

– Industrial Client

Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

“Excited to continue working with your phenomenal group! ”

– Major Utility Company (Multi-year Environmental Inspection Contract)

Energy Audits for Public, Commercial & Multi-Family Buildings Environmental Impact Assessment Services

“First of all, the report you provided is excellent. This information is presented exactly how I requested. I thank you for your hard work and high quality end product.”

– Manufacturer (Evaluated the company's formulations against federal air pollution control rule)

LEED & Green Building Certification Consulting Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

“Great response! Thank you for all of your help. I am grateful to have a new partner in KERAMIDA.”

– EOHS Team Leader at Food Production Plant

Environmental Investigation and Remediation Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

“I appreciate all your help and the help of the rest of the KERAMIDA folks in getting this remediation completed and accepted by IDEM. We had a lot of personalities and issues to deal with which you handled with great aplomb.”

– Attorney at Major Law Firm

Environmental, Health and Safety Audits

“I appreciate your help and will continue to refer your services to everyone.”

– Bank Officer (Env. Due Diligence)