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AA1000

An assurance model designed to improve the accountability and performance of organisations by learning through stakeholder engagement and increasing quality in social and ethical accounting, auditing and reporting.

Assurance

Independent external validation to substantiate the management process and the veracity of any accounts of social and environmental performance as accurate, fair and meaningful.

Audit

Independent examination of facts and processes, usually to identify opportunities for improvement.