Alongside the big four accountancy firms and one certification body, DNV was rated as a global leader in the sustainability assurance market. The overall breadth and depth of DNV’s assurance services and proven expertise were considered to be among the highest in the sustainability assurance market.
“Being ranked as a leading international provider of sustainability assurance services is a strong recognition of the DNV focus on business development in this area for several years. Our proven capabilities in the sustainability assurance area will constitute the best basis for further branding and increased customer awareness in the market place,” says Thomas Vogth-Eriksen, CEO in DNV Business Assurance Group.
The survey is based on a detailed, fact-based comparison of the assurance services provided by 13 global suppliers. It involved interviews of an international customer panel composed of 15 decision-makers who have purchased sustainability assurance services. These buyers represent firms with combined revenues of $362 billion, headquartered in Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, the UK and the US. In addition, practice leaders from the assurance providers were interviewed and comprehensive data on 48 criteria was collected via a questionnaire.
The results are shown in the Verdantix Green Quadrant®, a methodology designed to provide an evidence-based, objective assessment of firms providing comparable products or services. The report, Green Quadrant Sustainability Assurance (Global), is available to download by Verdantix clients at www.verdantix.com.
About DNV
DNV is a global provider of services for managing risk, with safeguarding life, property and the environment as its purpose. Organised as an independent, autonomous foundation, DNV balances the needs of business and society, based on its independence and integrity.
Established in 1864, the company has a global presence with a network of 300 offices in 100 countries, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Its prime assets are the knowledge and expertise of its 8,600 employees from more than 80 nations.
With its vision of creating a global impact for a safe and sustainable future for its customers and, ultimately society at large, DNV provides a range of sustainability-related services, including assurance, advisory, training and technical services to several industries worldwide.
About Verdantix
Verdantix is an independent analyst firm focused on sustainable business strategies and market opportunities. They provide authoritative data, analysis and advice to help clients succeed in the world of sustainable business. Read more about Verdantix on www.verdantix.com.
Contact:
About this survey and DNV's Sustainability Assurance Services:
Antonio Ribeiro
Mobile: +49 1761 013 9346
Email: antonio.ribeiro@dnv.com
About DNV's Sustainability Advisory Services
Mette Vågnes Eriksen
Mobile: +47 932 24 100
Email: Mette.Vagnes.Erikssen@dnv.com