ISO 26000:2010 - Guidance on social responsibility
What is ISO 26000 ?
ISO 26000 is the designation of the future International Standard giving guidance on social responsibility (SR). It is intended for use by organizations of all types, in both public and private sectors, in developed and developing countries. It will assist them in their efforts to operate in the socially responsible manner that society increasingly demands.
ISO 26000 contains guidance, not requirements, and therefore will not be for use as a certification standard like ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004.
Why is ISO 26000 important ?
Sustainable business for organizations means not only providing products and services that satisfy the customer, and doing so without jeopardizing the environment, but also operating in a socially responsible manner. Pressure to do so comes from customers, consumers, governments, associations and the public at large. At the same time, far-sighted organizational leaders recognize that lasting success must be built on credible business practices and the prevention of activities such as fraudulent accounting and labour exploitation.
What will ISO 26000 contain ?
The detailed content of ISO 26000 will evolve throughout its development process. The current* working document covers the following :
- Scope
- Terms and definitions
- Understanding social responsibility
- Principles of social responsibility
- Recognizing social responsibility and engaging stakehoders
- Guidance on social responsibility core subjects
- Guidance on implementing practices of social responsibility
How to gain certification to ISO 26000:2010 ?
- Applications for certification can be made by completing the ISO 26000:2010 questionnaire
- Assessment to ISO 26000:2010 is undertaken by TQV. This consists of two mandatory visits which form the Initial Certification Audit
- Certification is granted by TQV and maintained by the client. Maintenance is confirmed through a programme of annual surveillance visits and a re-certification audit every three years.
TQV Certification Process
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