Making a difference for The Co-operative Group
Published on: May 08, 2009
The Co-operative Group’s renowned sustainability report is being assured by Two Tomorrows for the third year in succession.
Paul Monaghan, head of ethics and sustainability at The Co-operative Group, says: “We appointed Two Tomorrows primarily on the basis of the high standing in which the principal auditors are held. Given the generally low levels of trust in business, we consider it vital that those providing sustainability audit and assurance are viewed as being not just professional, but also challenging and sensitive to the aims of sustainable development.”
The previous report, Making a Difference, covered the 2007 calendar year, and was published in September 2008.
Our assurance work for The Co-operative Group is based on the AA1000 Assurance Standard. It involves extensive analysis of data to check accuracy and relevance. We also carry out interviews with staff and conduct a materiality review to ensure that the significant issues are being reported.
The Co-operative Group’s 2007 sustainability report, including our assurance statement (PDF file)
