ISO 26000:2010 – Social Responsibility (CSR)
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ISO 26000 was prepared by ISO Working Group on Social Responsibility. The drafting process began in 2001 during the preparation phase, and the development phase began in 2004. Experts from 500 different organisations representing more than 99 countries were involved in various aspects of social responsibility. Six main stakeholder groups were involved; consumers; government; industry; labour; non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and service, support, research, academics and others.
After a lengthy process of deliberation and negotiation, the standard was finally released on 1st Nov 2010
ISO 26000 is an International Standard developed to help organizations effectively assess and address social responsibilities and thus contribute to sustainable environmental, social and economic development.
ISO 26000 is not a certifiable Standard, as it does not contain requirements and is not a management system standard but provides a guideline to maximize an organization’s contribution to sustainable development.
Key Principles of ISO 26000
ISO 26000 is explicit on the 7 key principles of “accountability”, “transparency”, “ethical behaviour” and “respect for stakeholder interests” as the ingredients of socially responsible behavior. Applying and promoting these principles, together with the other principles, is a fundamental basis of the decision-making process and structures within organizational governance. Additional principles have been described within each core subject.
The Seven Core Subjects, which every user of ISO 26000 should consider, are:
- Organizational governance, consisting of Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- Human rights (Human rights risk situations / Avoidance of complicity / Resolving grievances / Discrimination and vulnerable groups / Civil and political rights / Economic, social and cultural rights / Fundamental principles and rights at work)
- Labour practices (Employment and employment relationships / Conditions of work and social protection / Social dialogue / Health and safety at work / Human development and training in the workplace)
- Environment (Prevention of pollution / Sustainable resource use / Climate change mitigation and adaptation / Protection of the environment, biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats)
- Fair operating practices (Responsible political involvement / Fair competition / Promoting social responsibility in the value chain / Respect for property rights / Compliance)
- Consumer issues (fair contractual practices / Protecting consumers’ health and safety / Sustainable consumption / Consumer service, support, and complaint and dispute resolution / Consumer data protection and privacy / Access to essential services / Education and awareness)
- Community involvement and development (Community involvement / Education and culture / Employment creation and skills development / Technology development and access / Wealth and income creation / Health / Social investment)
Applicability
ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance to all types of organizations, regardless of their size or location, on:
- concepts, terms and definitions related to social responsibility;
- the background, trends and characteristics of social responsibility;
- principles and practices relating to social responsibility;
- the core subjects and issues of social responsibility;
- integrating, implementing and promoting socially responsible behaviour throughout the organization and, through its policies and practices, within its sphere of influence;
- identifying and engaging with stakeholders; and
- communicating commitments, performance and other information related to social responsibility.
CSR Accreditation
Stellar provides CSR Inspection services as per the approved scope of social services and social work as assessed by NABCB (The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies which provides Accreditation based on the assessment on the competence of the Inspection Body and in accordance with International Standards and Guidelines).
The CSR Inspection Framework is built on ISO 26000:2010 – Guidance on Social Responsibility and The National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct 2018.
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