What is Accountability?
Accountability in a business context refers to the principle that individuals and organisations are responsible for their actions and decisions and must be able to account for them to stakeholders. It involves transparency, ethical behaviour, and a commitment to reporting and explaining outcomes.
Related terms
Due Diligence
In supply chain traceability, due diligence is the process companies undertake to ensure their suppliers and partners comply with legal, environmental, and ethical standards.
Supply Chain Transparency
Supply Chain Transparency refers to the extent to which a company discloses information regarding the practices, partners, policies, and origins within its supply chain.
Deforestation Legislation
Deforestation Legislation encompasses the body of laws enacted by governments to control, limit, or entirely prevent deforestation globally.