87-36 Friendly Corporate Responsibility - ISO26000 and SME case

Summary

An easy-to-understand explanation of the points of ISO 26000, the international standard for social responsibility, for companies. SMEs should understand ISO26000 and take social responsibility initiatives. It is intended to serve as a guide, considered to be a particularly useful reference when considering specific initiatives.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

2010

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

International Organization for Standardization (Domestic Members) (Industry)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Retail trade
Public administration
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions