Mastering Modern Sustainability Assurance: Understanding ISSA 5000, HKSSA 5000 and Practical Assurance Methodologies

As sustainability disclosure becomes a global priority, the demand for credible, reliable, and independently assured sustainability information has never been higher. Organizations across sectors are adopting more robust reporting frameworks, while regulators and stakeholders expect greater reliability and transparency in disclosed ESG information.

To address these evolving expectations, new international and local sustainability assurance standards — ISSA 5000 and HKSSA 5000 have emerged as comprehensive frameworks that elevate the quality and consistency of sustainability assurance engagements.

This training is designed to equip participants with:

•    A clear understanding of the landscape and purpose of sustainability assurance

•    Practical knowledge of key requirements under ISSA 5000 and HKSSA 5000

•    Insights into how these standards differ from ISAE 3000 and HKSAE 3000

•    Hands on experience in applying assurance methodologies through case examples and a workshop

Course Outline:
•    The definition and landscape of sustainability assurance

•    The emergence of ISSA 5000 & HKSSA 5000

•    Differences between ISSA 5000 & HKSSA 5000 and ISAE 3000 & HKSAE 3000

•    Key requirements of ISSA 5000 and HKSSA 5000

•    Common assurance methodology with examples illustration

•    Workshop: Applying assurance methodology to prepare checklist

•    Presentation of checklist from delegates

•    Key learning point of the training

•    MC examination

Professional Trainer
-More than 6 years of ESG experiences, including assessment, stakeholder engagement and reporting

-More than 6 years of training experiences, covering various industries like real estate development, retail & manufacturing

-More than 6 years of sustainability project management experiences

(SGS Hong Kong Ltd. reserves the right of final tutor arrangement)

Certification (Attendance: 100%)
Delegates who successfully completed the course and pass the examination will be issued a certificate by SGS Hong Kong Limited.

General Information
Duration: 3 hours

Venue: HKSTP / T.S.T. / Wan Chai / Sheung Wan Training Centre / TBC

Medium: Cantonese supplemented with English materials