ESG Webinar Series – Part III: Assurance and Audit of Sustainability Reports

COURSE OVERVIEW

As sustainability reporting becomes mandatory across many jurisdictions, insurers and reinsurers are increasingly expected to demonstrate the reliability, accuracy, and transparency of their sustainability disclosures. Regulators, investors, rating agencies, policyholders, and business partners require confidence that sustainability information is prepared using robust processes and is free from material misstatement.

This webinar provides participants with an understanding of sustainability assurance and audit principles, key reporting frameworks, assurance standards, and practical approaches to evaluating sustainability disclosures. The training will also explore sustainability reporting challenges and organizational readiness for assurance engagements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and value of sustainability assurance.
• Differentiate between limited and reasonable assurance engagements.
• Evaluate the adequacy of sustainability governance, data management processes, and internal controls.
• Discuss assurance procedures commonly performed over sustainability information.
• Assess organizational readiness for sustainability assurance engagements.

COURSE OUTLINE

Date: 6 October 2026

Topics Covered

• Why sustainability assurance matters
• The sustainability assurance standards landscape
• Scope and levels of assurance
• The sustainability assurance lifecycle
• Challenges and high-risk areas
• Is your organisation assurance-ready?

TARGET AUDIENCE

This webinar is designed for professionals working in the (re)insurance industry, including sustainability practitioners, risk and compliance officers, internal auditors, finance professionals, and executives involved in sustainability reporting and governance.

LOGISTICS

The training will be delivered through the ZEP-RE Academy Learning Management System (LMS). Participants are required to have a stable internet connection and access to a digital device, preferably a laptop or tablet.

DELIVERY FORMAT

The session will comprise:

• A 90-minute presentation by the facilitators.
• A 30-minute interactive Question and Answer session to address participants' questions, comments, and observations.

TIME

11:00 AM EAT | 10:00 AM CAT | 9:00 AM WAT | 8:00 AM GMT

REGISTRATION

To register for this webinar, please click the registration link and complete the registration form no later than 5 October 2026.