ABSTRACT
The Accountability (AA)1000 Framework defines best practice in social and ethical auditing, accounting and reporting. Stakeholder engagement is an integral aspect of the AA1000 Framework. Launched in 1999, the AA1000 Framework is designed to assist companies, stakeholders, auditors, consultants and standardsetting bodies. The AA1000 Framework can be used in two ways: on its own, or in conjunction with other corporate responsibility (CR) standards. It provides a roadmap for companies on key CR issues, explaining points of divergence and convergence with other major standards. AA is building capacity by conducting training on the AA1000 Framework and by setting professional qualifications for individuals seeking to become service providers in the field of CR. The AA1000 Framework is designed for organisations of all sizes in any country or sector. It can be used in conjunction with the Global Reporting Initiative, International Organisation for Standardisation standards and Social Accountability, among others.
