Third-party verification is the process where an independent organization evaluates and certifies a company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims and data. Essential for credibility and compliance, third-party verification supports regulations like the Green Claims Directive, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Under the Green Claims Directive, verification is required to substantiate environmental claims like “carbon neutral” or “eco-friendly.” The CSRD mandates verified ESG data for transparent reporting, while the SBTi emphasizes third-party validation to ensure emissions reduction targets align with climate science. Through third-party verification, companies enhance the credibility of their sustainability claims, reduce greenwashing risk, and meet regulatory standards.