Overview      

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting is becoming increasingly important as stakeholders, regulators, investors and other users of information demand greater transparency around an organisation’s non-financial performance. As ESG information becomes more prominent in corporate reporting, assurance over non-financial data is increasingly important to enhance the credibility, reliability and usefulness of that information.

Join Sandra Ramaite on 28 September 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for The ESG Assurance Engagement: Auditing Non-Financial Data, where she will explore the key principles and practical considerations involved in providing assurance over ESG information. The session will examine the nature of non-financial data, the risks associated with ESG reporting, appropriate assurance procedures and the role of professional judgement in evaluating the reliability of ESG disclosures.

 Learning objectives     

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Understand the purpose and key principles of ESG assurance engagements and their relevance to non-financial reporting.
• Identify the key risks and challenges associated with the collection, measurement and reporting of ESG data.
•  Evaluate the reliability, completeness and accuracy of selected non-financial information.
• Understand appropriate assurance procedures, evidence-gathering techniques and professional judgement when auditing ESG information.
• Recognise key considerations when planning, performing and reporting on an ESG assurance engagement.

Content   

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Understanding ESG Reporting and Assurance
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting
  • The growing importance of non-financial information
  • Purpose and scope of ESG assurance engagements
  • Limited assurance and reasonable assurance
  • The role of the assurance practitioner
• Auditing Non-Financial ESG Data
  • Sources and characteristics of ESG data
  • Data collection, measurement and reporting processes
  • Reliability, completeness and accuracy of non-financial information
  • ESG data controls and documentation
  • Common challenges in obtaining sufficient appropriate evidence
• Risk Assessment and Assurance Procedures
  • Identifying and assessing ESG reporting risks
  • Materiality in ESG assurance engagements
  • Fraud, greenwashing and misstatement risks
  • Designing appropriate assurance procedures
  • Substantive procedures, analytical procedures and corroborating evidence
  • Professional scepticism and professional judgement
• Reporting on ESG Assurance Engagements
  • Evaluating assurance findings
  • Communicating deficiencies and significant matters
  • Assurance conclusions and reporting considerations
  • Improving the credibility and reliability of ESG disclosures

Obtaining your CPD certificate  

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA.  

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.    

About the presenter  

Sandra Ramaite 

Sandra Ramaite is a seasoned consultant and Managing Director of Calsan Enviro Solutions, which she also co-founded. With over a decade of experience in circular economy technologies, she specialises in waste reduction, recycling, and waste-to-energy solutions. She holds a National Diploma in Biotechnology from VUT and has complemented her expertise with various certifications in Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Compliance, as well as completing a Management Development Program at USB. 

Sandra’s professional journey includes leadership and technical roles such as SHEQ Supervisor, Lab Manager, Waste Alternative Fuel Specialist, and Operations Manager at Interwaste and Lafarge/Afrimat. Her work has encompassed waste assessment, ISO compliance, decarbonisation strategies, and the optimisation of alternative fuels for the cement industry. She is deeply committed to advancing sustainable waste management practices and driving innovation within the environmental sector. 

Who should attend?  

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:  

• Practising accountants including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA), BA(SA) and ACCA.  

• Registered auditors.  

• Audit managers.  

• Trainee accountants.   

 Price               

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

Steps to register for the event:   

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar.  

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Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series).  

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options.    

Additional material    

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:  

• A summarised slide presentation.  

• Reference documents and/or course material where available.  

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.    

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