Appendix 1
INDEPENDENT LIMITED ASSURANCE STATEMENT TO: The Stakeholders of Peel Media Ltd Scope and Objectives WSP was engaged by Peel Media Ltd to provide limited assurance in respect of the Net Zero Carbon performance claims for several properties. This statement is limited to the assurance over the accuracy of the data and the location listed below: Blue Tower MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, Manchester M50 2ST Scope:Whole Building We planned and performed our work in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 revised, Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information (effective for assurance reports dated on or after 15 December 2015). Our work includes specified data for the period 1 st April 2021to 31 st March 2022. Limitations and Exclusions Excluded from the scope of work is any verification of information relating to activities outside the defined reporting period and scope. This limited assurance engagement relies on a risk-based sample of the data and the associated limitations that this entails. This independent statement should not be relied upon to detect all errors, omissions or misstatements that may exist.
Responsibilities
The preparation and presentation of the net zero carbon information is the sole responsibility of the management of Peel Media Ltd. WSP was not involved in the drafting of the report. Our responsibilities were to: - Obtain limited assurance about whether the information has been appropriately and accurately prepared; - Form an independent conclusion based on the assurance procedures performed and evidence obtained; and - Report our conclusions to Peel Media Ltd. Summary of Work Performed
As part of the independent verification, WSP undertook:
- Interviews with relevant personnel of Peel Media Ltd and their consultants responsible for carbon emissions accounting data; - A review of the full-year building energy data (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022), calculations used, aggregations and emissions factors applied; - Assessed the robustness of the data management systems in place and internal audit checks; - A check of the GHG calculations against UKGBC guidance;
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