In March 2010, AccountAbility conducted a survey to solicit feedback on the AA1000 APS & AS (2008) standards. The purpose of the survey was to inform the development of FAQs and guidance materials for the standards. A total of 43 participants completed the survey.
Following the survey, AccountAbility drafted an initial set of FAQs for the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles Standard (AA1000APS) & Assurance Standard (AA1000AS) 2008. These FAQs are currently being reviewed by the AA1000 APS & AS Technical Committees. In addition to these FAQs, the survey has identified widespread support for the development of materials providing guidance on practical application as well as case studies that we will review at the 29 May 2010 Standards Board meeting.
A summary of the survey results is outlined in Appendix 1. Some of the highlights and issues to address include:
Highlights 63% of respondents thought that AA1000 helped organisations focus on material issues; and 57% used AA1000 standards during the current reporting cycle and 74% indicated that they would use the standards during the next reporting cycle (representing a projected 30% increase in uptake amongst respondents). Issues to address:
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