AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard (AA1000SES)
The AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard provides a principles-based, open-source framework for quality stakeholder engagement and supports the AA1000APS Principle of Inclusivity. It can be used as a “stand-alone” standard, or as a mechanism to achieve the stakeholder requirements of other standards, including GRI G3 and ISO 26000. The Standard has been designed to be multi-purpose, not just for sustainable development, and can be used by businesses, civil society, public bodies and multi-stakeholder networks and partnerships.
The AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standard is supported by a practical, hands-on implementation manual (the UNEP Stakeholder Engagement Manual), along with a wiki-based database of examples, dialogue, and resources.
The AA1000SES was published in draft form in 2005 and a substantial revision process began in early 2009 to develop a more comprehensive and robust publication. The first draft of the second edition has been uploaded onto the wiki platform for review and comment. Register now at: accountabilityaa1000wiki.net to participate.
