AEP follows the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting principles in terms of data quality, report content and organization. We use GRI’s G3.1 guidelines as well as the GRI Electric Utility Sector Supplement for reporting on industry-specific information. Our report is reviewed by GRI. AEP’s 2012 Corporate Accountability Report achieved a GRI-checked Application Level A, which reflects a high level of transparency in our reporting. Read GRI’s statement about AEP’s report.

The International Integrated Reporting Council has established high-level guidance and framework for integrated reporting that is designed to build upon the foundations of financial, management commentary, governance and sustainability reporting in a way that shows their interdependencies. AEP’s 2012 Corporate Accountability Report reflects this framework. View the full description of the framework’s elements.