Perks helps set standards

Two Tomorrows group director Jason Perks has been appointed to a key position with international think-tank AccountAbility. Jason will serve on the AccountAbility AA1000AS and APS Technical Committee.

The AA1000AS and APS Committee is part of the governance structure for the AA1000 series of standards, developed by AccountAbility and used by companies worldwide to provide a common, principles-based, stakeholder-focussed approach to reporting assurance.

A recognised expert in sustainability strategy, reporting, assurance and training, Jason is a director of Two Tomorrows Group and chief executive officer of Two Tomorrows (Asia) Ltd.

His client work involves developing and implementing organisations’ environmental and social strategies, stakeholder engagement, reporting and benchmarking. His clients include Guardian News and Media, Jumeirah Group, SK Telecom and Hyundai Motor Company.

Jason says: “I am privileged to be asked to serve on the AA1000AS and APS Technical Committee, which plays a valuable role in ensuring the quality and independence of the standards. Increasingly, companies worldwide are turning to the AA1000 standards when looking to build stakeholder trust. They enable a rigorous, consistent and high-quality approach to assurance of sustainability reporting.”