ISO 26000 Social Responsibility

ISO 26000 Social Responsibility

Previously known as the SA 8000 standard, ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility was published in 2010 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and stands as the first formal document of its kind in the area of corporate social responsibility. Firms that adopt the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility standard raise their social and environmental contribution and support sustainable development.

ISO 26000 was published in response to poor working environments and conditions, setting out recommendations for work aimed at improving them.

The seven core clauses of the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility standard are: human rights, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, organisational governance, labour practices, and community involvement and development.

The ISO 26000 Social Responsibility standard has partnership agreements with the following organisations and platforms:

• International Labour Organization (ILO)
• United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
• Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Aims of the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard: to help organisations contribute to sustainable development and to show that meeting legal requirements is the organisation's core duty and a key element of social responsibility.

Benefits of the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Standard

Competitive advantage. Reputation. Attracting and retaining the interest of employees, members, customers, and users. Protecting employees' engagement, productivity, and morale. The views of investors, owners, donors, sponsors, and the financial community. Relationships with other companies, government, the press, suppliers, group members, customers, and the society in which the firm operates.

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