Strategic Focus: The State Of Sustainability Assurance Services
Kim Knickle
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Executive Summary
This report, based on findings from the upcoming Verdantix 2025 global corporate ESG and sustainability survey, provides a view of the current state of the sustainability assurance services market. Firms are increasingly seeking out these services to support both voluntary and mandatory disclosure requirements. Sustainability executives and assurance providers can use this report to deepen their understanding of approaches to sustainability assurance, corporate investment priorities and market trends.About the Authors
Jessie Wilson
Senior Analyst
Jessie is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in sustainability assurance, due diligence and product sustainability. Her research covers both the services and software...
View ProfileKim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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