AA1000 ASSURANCE STANDARD 2008 - AccountAbility
AA1000 ASSURANCE STANDARD 2008 - AccountAbility
AA1000 ASSURANCE STANDARD 2008 - AccountAbility
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Using the <strong>AA1000</strong>AS (<strong>2008</strong>)2.3. References to the use of the standardOnly assurance engagements that meet the requirements of this standard shall state thatassurance has been provided in accordance with the <strong>AA1000</strong>AS (<strong>2008</strong>).2.4. Relationship to other standards and guidanceThe <strong>AA1000</strong>APS (<strong>2008</strong>) provides the criteria for evaluating adherence to the<strong>AccountAbility</strong> Principles.Conventions, legal requirements, standards, guidelines and other frameworks mayprovide criteria to be used to evaluate sustainability performance information. These maybe designed for specific performance issues, systems, processes, physical characteristicsor behaviours. These may be subject matter or systems specific and may have associatedverification or certification programs. In such cases it may be acceptable to use theseverifications and certifications as evidence.The <strong>AA1000</strong>AS (<strong>2008</strong>) is supported by a Guidance Note, Guidance for the use of<strong>AA1000</strong>AS (<strong>2008</strong>) which is intended to be used by assurance practitioners, reportingorganisations seeking assurance and stakeholders using assurance statements.12
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