What is ISO CERTIFICATION 26000 in KUWAIT
ISO 26000 is intended to assist organizations in contributing to
sustainable development. It is intended to encourage them to go beyond legal
compliance, recognizing that compliance with law is a fundamental duty of any
organization and an essential part of their social responsibility.
ISO 26000 Provide
following guidance:
1) Recognizing social responsibility and engaging stakeholders
2) Ways to integrate socially responsible behavior into the organization
3) The seven key underlying principles of social responsibility:
a) Accountability
b) Transparency
c) Ethical behavior
d) Respect for human rights
e) Respect for stakeholder interests
f) Respect for international norms of behavior
g) Respect for the rule of law
4) The seven core subjects and issues pertaining to social responsibility:
a) Organizational governance
b) Community involvement and development
c) Labor practices
d) The environment
e) Human rights
f) Fair operating practices
g) Consumer issues
.
Organizations in the public,
nonprofit sectors, private, whether large and small, and whether operating in
developing and developed countries, use ISO 26000. All of
the responsibilities are relevant in some way to every organization.
Since the core subjects cover a
number of issues, organizations will get benefit when they identify which
issues are most relevant and significant for them through examination of their
own considerations and dialogue with stakeholders.
ISO 26000: Guidance on social responsibility advocate that, at
appropriate meantime, users should report on their performance on social
responsibility to the stakeholders affected. ISO 26000 suggests that the
credibility of reports would be enhanced by marking conformance to the
reporting guidelines of an external organization.
Benefits of ISO 26000 Social
RESPONSIBILITIES?
By getting ISO 26000
certified, you will be able to:
- Increase your profits.
- Help the organization to works as more effective
socially responsible manner.
- Increase the internal processes so that
you contribute toward environment.
- Increase the awareness of the impact of
social responsibility.
- Motivate the employees to work for
organization.
