5.5.2 Findings and deductions. It is clear from the above analysis that the mining
industry is most prevalent in providing assurance on sustainability reporting because
this industry represents more than half the companies that have obtained assurance, but represents just over a quarter of the total population. However, when an analysis
is performed of total mining companies within the population against those with
assurance, only 68.75 percent of mining companies obtain assurance. Also, 80 percent of the companies in the population that fall within banking industry and 100 percent of companies within the diversified industrial industry obtain assurance. It is therefore encouraging to note that in the above-mentioned industries, assurance on sustainability information is obtained, showing a commitment to accurate, credible and reliable sustainability reports (Table V).