ISSA (NZ) 5000

General requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements

This standard deals with the assurance practitioner’s responsibilities when conducting an assurance engagement over sustainability information.

It is the assurance standard to use for the disclosures within the climate statements relating to GHG emissions required by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 to be the subject of an assurance engagement

Applicable for periods as indicated.

New version not yet mandatory

  • ISSA (NZ) 5000 – Periods beginning on or after
    15 Dec 2026

    Date of issue: Mar 2026


    Additional material: Basis for conclusions international alignment assurance ethics and independence