Report Verification & Assurance
We believe that the independent verification of corporate responsibility reports and key communications are incredibly valuable when approached in the right way - by adding credibility to the report, helping to improve data accuracy and providing an independent review of both the report and the management systems that underpin it.
We offer assurance according to the Accountability AA1000AS Assurance Standard, the ISAE3000 standard and against GRI guidelines and other international frameworks, depending on client needs. Our approach is efficient; we work closely with management, using online technology to assist us in gathering evidence. We are also able to use similar tools to include stakeholders in the assurance process, where appropriate to do so.
We use these frameworks, combined with our extensive experience of CR management, to provide a personal, informed and value-added service that not only assures the reader but also helps the company develop its CR practice. The assurance of CR reporting is often extended to a broader assurance of CR management systems, or specific programmes, designed to assure managers and directors that CR risks and opportunities are being managed efficiently and effectively.
This service has lead to a number of long-term relationships with world-class companies, where our work has not only provided assurance to readers and stakeholders, but has contributed to major improvements in CR management.
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Client: Next
The Reassurance Network have provided independent assurance and detailed report verification for Next.
Development of Reporting Practices
We work with clients to try and help them improve the overall processes behind their reporting; whether this is data management, performance monitoring, content selection, stakeholder input, assurance or general coordination
Report Writing
We create and write stand-alone reports, web based reports and even sections to be embedded into annual reports. Regardless of the format you decide, we use our expertise to create reports that support your brand and engage your audiences.
Next:
"TRN deliver so much more than simply assurance. Their broad experience, insightful knowledge and ability to challenge have helped to identify potential opportunities to deliver performance improvements in our approach to Corporate Responsibility. We welcome and value the challenge TRN brings to Next, as through internal exploration it stimulates improvements to help us identify, develop and implement strategic decisions to the benefit of our business"
