What you'll learn:
- The principles of social responsibility
- The core subjects and issues for social responsibility
- Actions and expectations from a socially responsible organization
- The guidelines in ISO 26000 for integrating social responsibility throughout an organization
ISO 26000 is the international standard for social responsibility — the global reference for what corporate social responsibility (CSR) actually means and how any organization, of any size and in any sector, can operate in a socially responsible way and contribute to sustainable development.
As ESG expectations, sustainability reporting and stakeholder pressure reshape how organizations are judged, the need for a structured understanding of social responsibility keeps growing. ISO 26000 provides that structure, and this course walks you through its guidance from start to finish.
What the course covers
Foundations — the concept of social responsibility, its seven principles (accountability, transparency, ethical behaviour, respect for stakeholder interests, respect for the rule of law, respect for international norms of behaviour, and respect for human rights), and the structure and purpose of ISO 26000
The 7 core subjects of social responsibility — the heart of the course. Each core subject and every issue within it is presented with its context and the actions and expectations for a socially responsible organization:
Organizational governance
Human rights
Labour practices
The environment
Fair operating practices
Consumer issues
Community involvement and development
Integration — how to embed social responsibility throughout an organization, review performance and continually improve — plus how recognition works for ISO 26000, for both organizations and professionals
Who this course is for
Sustainability, ESG and CSR professionals building a structured foundation
HR, procurement, communications and operations managers whose roles carry social responsibility expectations
Managers and business owners responding to customer, investor or supply-chain requirements on responsible business conduct
ISO management system professionals (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) broadening into sustainability
Students and career-changers entering the ESG and sustainability field
Enroll and learn how an organization can go beyond legal compliance — and understand human rights, labour practices, environmental responsibility, fair operating practices, consumer issues and community involvement the way the international standard defines them.
