AccountAbility explained

AccountAbility is an independent, global, not-for-profit organisation promoting accountability, sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. It is a self-managed partnership, governed by its multi-stakeholder network.

AccountAbility was established in London, United Kingdom in 1995.^[1] The organization has offices in London, New York, Washington D.C., Johannesburg, São Paulo and Beijing. AccountAbility's work is closely related to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) field.^[2]

See also

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Global Reporting Initiative
• Social accounting

External links

• Official Site
• AA1000AS Register See which companies are currently using the AA1000AS
• Responsible Competitiveness Website

Notes and References

1. AccountAbility, http://www.accountability.org/about-us/index.html,
2. Web site: The Economist . CSR is spreading around the world, but in different guises . 17 January 2008.