ISO 26000

Corporate Social Responsibility

ISO 26000

Not accredited

Provided by: LL-C (Certification) Czech Republic a.s.

What is ISO 26000?

ISO 26000 is an international standard that provides guidance on social responsibility for organizations. It helps companies, public institutions and non-profit organizations integrate the principles of responsible, ethical and sustainable behaviour into their everyday operations.

The standard focuses on an organization’s relationship with its employees, customers, business partners, local communities, the environment and other stakeholders. ISO 26000 supports organizations in going beyond mere compliance with legal requirements and actively contributing to sustainable development.

Unlike standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 14001, ISO 26000 is not intended for certification. It serves as a practical guideline for assessing, developing and improving an organization’s approach to social responsibility.

ISO 26000 Requirements

ISO 26000 does not contain certification requirements, but provides recommendations and principles for responsible organizational management. It focuses mainly on:

Transparent and ethical organizational governance
Compliance with legal requirements and international standards of behaviour
Protection of human rights and fair working conditions
Responsible approach to customers, partners and suppliers
Consideration of the organization’s environmental impacts
Engagement of stakeholders in the development of social responsibility
Support for sustainable development and long-term organizational responsibility

Benefits of Implementing ISO 26000

Implementing the principles of ISO 26000 brings a number of benefits to an organization:

Strengthening trust among customers, partners, employees and the public
Improving the organization’s reputation and responsible image
More transparent communication in the areas of CSR, ESG and sustainability
Better relationships with stakeholders
Identification of risks related to ethics, working conditions, the supply chain and the environment
Support for a corporate culture based on responsibility and ethical behaviour
A suitable complement to other management systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001