Selection criteria
- Relevant SGX, ACRA, ISSB, GRI and sector experience.
- Named delivery team and senior-review involvement.
- Clear method, assumptions, dependencies and quality controls.
- Ability to challenge management constructively.
- Information-security and data-protection controls.
- Transparent exclusions, change control and handover.
A short process that works
- Issue the same six-line brief to a focused shortlist.
- Hold a working session using one real reporting challenge.
- Compare scope line by line, not only total price.
- Check references for delivery quality and responsiveness.
- Resolve independence conflicts before assurance-related work.
- Record evaluation and contract the acceptance criteria.
Official sources used for this guide
Official sourceSGX Practice Note 7.6 Sustainability Reporting Guide ↗Official sourcePDPC data protection obligations ↗
Source position reviewed 2 August 2026. Always confirm the latest rule, standard and implementation guidance for your organisation.
