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ISO's social responsibility standard approved for publication |
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Friday, 17 September 2010 14:32 |
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The ISO's worldwide membership approved by 94% the final draft of ISO 26000 on 12th of September. The Standard describes the guidelines to implement social responsibility in an organization. ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance to all types of organizations, regardless of their size or location, on:
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concepts, terms and definitions related to social responsibility;
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the background, trends and characteristics of social responsibility;
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principles and practices relating to social responsibility;
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the core subjects and issues of social responsibility;
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integrating, implementing and promoting socially responsible behaviour throughout the organization and, through its policies and practices, within its sphere of influence;
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identifying and engaging with stakeholders; and
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communicating commitments, performance and other information related to social responsibility.
(source: ISO)
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