AA1000 ACCOUNTABILITY PRINCIPLES : 2008

Foreword
Introduction
1. Purpose of the AA1000APS (2008)
2. The AccountAbility Principles
   2.1. The Foundation Principle of Inclusivity
   2.2. The Principle of Materiality
   2.3. The Principle of Responsiveness
3. References to the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles
Annexes

Defines an organisation with an internationally accepted freely available set of principles to frame and structure the way in which they understand, govern, administer, implement, evaluate and communicate their accountability. Allows the organisation to focus on what is material to its own vision and provides a framework for identifying and acting on opportunities as well as managing non-financial risk and compliance. Also, provides the basis for establishing, evaluating and communicating accountability.