ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Guidance

About the standard:

About the standard:

ISO 26000 provides guidance on social responsibility, helping organizations operate in an ethical and transparent way that contributes to sustainable development. It emphasizes accountability, fairness, and respect for stakeholder interests, human rights, and the environment.

Main objectives of ISO 26000

Promote ethical behavior

Encourage responsible decision-making and conduct.

Enhance stakeholder engagement

Involve stakeholders in meaningful dialogue.

Support sustainable development

Contribute to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Ensure human rights compliance

Uphold and respect internationally recognized human rights.

Encourage transparency and accountability

Build trust through responsible practices.

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Key responsibilities & Advantages of the standard

Leadership and governance

Define social responsibility policies and integrate them into operations.

Stakeholder engagement

Identify and engage stakeholders in decision-making.

Impact assessment

Evaluate social, environmental, and economic impacts of organizational activities.

Ethical practices

Promote integrity and ethical behavior throughout the organization.

Continuous monitoring and reporting

Track performance and communicate results transparently.

Enhanced reputation

Strengthen trust with customers, partners, and the public.

Improved stakeholder relationships

Foster loyalty and collaboration.

Sustainable operations

Reduce negative social and environmental impacts.

Regulatory alignment

Meet societal expectations and avoid legal risks.

Organizational resilience

Build long-term sustainability and adaptability.

How your company benefits

How your company benefits

Stronger brand image

Be recognized for responsible and ethical business practices.

Increased stakeholder confidence

Build trust with employees, customers, and communities.

Sustainable growth

Integrate social responsibility into core operations.

Risk reduction

Prevent social, ethical, and environmental issues.

Continuous improvement

Evolve practices to meet changing societal expectations.

The main principles of this system are

The main principles of this system are

Accountability

Take responsibility for organizational impacts on society and the environment.

Transparency

Provide clear, accurate, and timely information.

Ethical behavior

Conduct business with integrity and fairness.

Respect for stakeholder interests

Consider the needs and expectations of stakeholders.

Respect for human rights

Uphold fundamental rights in all organizational activities.

Respect for the rule of law

Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Respect for international norms of behavior

Align practices with global standards.

Integration of social responsibility

Embed social responsibility into organizational strategy and operations.