ISO 26000:2010

A framework that helps your organisation understand its responsibilities to society — and act on them in ways that are credible and measurable.

ISO 26000 is an international guidance standard on social responsibility — not a certification scheme, but a comprehensive framework that helps organisations identify their social responsibility priorities and integrate responsible practices into operations and strategy.

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The scope of ISO 26000:2010

  • Core subjects of social responsibilityUnderstand and act on the seven core subjects: organisational governance, human rights, labour practices, environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement.
  • Stakeholder identification and engagementMap the stakeholders your organisation impacts, understand their expectations, and establish meaningful engagement processes.
  • Supply chain social responsibilityExtend your social responsibility practices through your supply chain — from supplier assessment to capacity building with key partners.
  • Social responsibility integrationEmbed social responsibility considerations into strategy, governance, operations, and decision-making — not just annual reporting.

The business case

01
Strengthen ESG performance and reporting

ISO 26000 provides the framework that connects your ESG commitments to operational practices — making sustainability reports more than aspirational statements.

02
Meet stakeholder and investor expectations

Investors, employees, and communities increasingly assess organisations on social responsibility performance. ISO 26000 guides practices that earn credibility.

03
Inform policy and government relations

Organisations that can demonstrate structured social responsibility engagement are better positioned in government relations and regulatory environments.

04
Differentiate as an employer of choice

In competitive talent markets, a genuine and structured commitment to social responsibility attracts and retains the people who care about where they work.

The certification journey

Most firms hand you a document pack and leave. We stay with you from gap assessment through certification — and beyond.

1
Gap Assessment

We audit your current operations against the standard's requirements and show you exactly where you stand.

2
System Design & Documentation

We build your management system — policies, procedures, process maps — tailored to how your business actually works.

3
Implementation & Training

We work alongside your team on the ground to embed the system into daily operations and train your people to own it.

4
Internal Audit & Review

We run a full internal audit cycle, close any gaps, and make sure you're ready before the certification body arrives.

5
Certification & Beyond

We support you through the certification audit — and stay available for surveillance prep and continuous improvement after.

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