ISO 26000 — Social Responsibility
Guidance Standard for Socially Responsible Organizations
Standard Overview
ISO 26000 — Social Responsibility
ISO 26000 provides guidance on how businesses and organizations can operate in a socially responsible way. Unlike other ISO standards, ISO 26000 is a guidance standard (not certifiable) but organizations can be assessed against its principles to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility.
The standard addresses seven core subjects that cover the full spectrum of social responsibility, helping organizations contribute to sustainable development while meeting stakeholder expectations.
What is ISO 26000?
ISO 26000 is an international guidance standard on social responsibility published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It provides guidance to all types of organizations on concepts, terms, principles, and practices relating to social responsibility. The standard encourages organizations to go beyond legal compliance and recognize that social responsibility is essential for sustainable development.
Core Framework
7 Core Subjects
Organizational Governance
Decision-making processes and structures that enable an organization to pursue its objectives.
Human Rights
Civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, including due diligence and risk situations.
Labour Practices
Employment and employment relationships, conditions of work, social protection, and social dialogue.
The Environment
Prevention of pollution, sustainable resource use, climate change mitigation, and protection of the natural environment.
Fair Operating Practices
Anti-corruption, responsible political involvement, fair competition, and promoting social responsibility in the value chain.
Consumer Issues
Fair marketing, protecting consumer health & safety, sustainable consumption, and consumer data protection.
Community Involvement
Community involvement, education & culture, employment creation, technology development, and wealth & income creation.
Assessment Benefits
Benefits of ISO 26000 Assessment
Social Responsibility Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your organization's social responsibility practices against ISO 26000 guidance.
Organizational Governance Review
Assessment of governance structures, decision-making processes, and accountability frameworks.
Human Rights Due Diligence
Evaluation of human rights practices including risk assessment, avoidance of complicity, and grievance resolution.
Labour Practices Evaluation
Review of employment conditions, social dialogue, health & safety, and human development practices.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Assessment of environmental practices including pollution prevention, sustainable resource use, and climate action.
Fair Operating Practices
Evaluation of anti-corruption measures, responsible political involvement, fair competition, and supply chain responsibility.
Consumer Protection
Review of fair marketing, consumer health & safety, sustainable consumption, and data protection practices.
Community Development Support
Assessment of community involvement, education, employment creation, technology development, and wealth generation.
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About Eurocert
Eurocert is a Greek Independent Certification Body accredited by Greek and International Accreditation Bodies with offices in more than 14 countries in Europe and Asia. Our experts have deep knowledge of social responsibility frameworks.
Our Expertise
Our team provides comprehensive ISO 26000 assessments and guidance, helping organizations integrate social responsibility into their core business strategy and operations.
We are offering above services on behalf of Eurocert S.A — a Pan-European Certification body operating from Athens with global reach.
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