Social responsibility
Social responsibility
ISO 26000 helps organizations effectively assess and address social responsibilities that are relevant and significant to their mission and vision; operations and processes; customers, employees, communities, and other stakeholders; and environmental impact.
The ISO 26000 standard provides guidance on
- Recognizing social responsibility and engaging stakeholders
- Ways to integrate socially responsible behavior into the organization
The seven core subjects and issues pertaining to social responsibility are:
- Organizational governance
- Human rights
- Labor practice
- The environment
- Fair operating practices
- Consumer issues
- Community involvement and development
The seven key underlying principles of social responsibility are:
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Ethical behavior
- Respect for stakeholder interests
- Respect for the rule of law
- Respect for international norms of behavior
- Respect for human rights
