315-1 ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on social responsibility

Summary

ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance rather than requirements, so it cannot be certified to unlike some other well-known ISO standards. Instead, it helps clarify what social responsibility is, helps businesses and organizations translate principles into effective actions and shares best practices relating to social responsibility, globally. It is aimed at all types of organizations regardless of their activity, size or location.

Thumbnail image for ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance rather than requirements, so it cannot be certified to unlike some other well-known ISO standards. Instead, it helps clarify what social responsibility is, helps businesses and organizations translate principles into effective actions and shares best practices relating to social responsibility, globally. It is aimed at all types of organizations regardless of their activity, size or location.

Issuer

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Year

2010

Region

International

Issuer (type)

International Organization for Standardization (International)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Retail trade
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
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
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals