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The Audit Process

Four Phases. Two Months. One Verified Result.

Phase 1

Scope & Preparation

Activities

Define audit boundary · Identify data owners (HR, Legal, Operations) · Send PBC list to client (2 weeks prior)

Output

Audit Scope Document · Data Owner Matrix · PBC List

Phase 2

Data Collection

Activities

In-depth interviews (HR, Legal, Operations) · On-site observation (Practices Audit) · Document review (Disclosure Audit)

Output

Interview notes · Observation records · GRI 405/406 data tables

Phase 3

Gap Analysis

Activities

Compare practices vs policies · Compare disclosures vs GRI requirements · Identify gaps and undocumented practices

Output

Gap Analysis Report · Measurement Framework · Priority Recommendations

Phase 4

Report & Assurance

Activities

Compile integrated audit report · GRI-conformant narrative + data tables · Set annual targets with named owners · Third-party assurance ready

Output

Final Audit Report · GRI Disclosure Narrative · Annual Target Plan · Assurance Sign-off

Client prepares all documents via PBC (Prepared-by-Client) list sent two weeks before audit commencement. Audit takes approximately 2 months from engagement to final report.