
ISO 26000 validation
Excel in sustainable development compliance.What is ISO 26000?
ISO 26000 – Guidance on social responsibility is an international standard which defines the term “social responsibility” and how organisations should respond to relevant issues and opportunities.
It is based on three international standards relating to health and safety, and human rights:
- International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions
- Universal Declaration on Human Rights
- UN Convention on Children’s Rights
TÜV SÜD can help you with ISO 26000 validation, supporting you to create a comprehensive approach to sustainable social responsibility that fosters ethical behaviour, sustainability and positive stakeholder relationships.
Why ISO 26000 is important
ISO 26000 is designed to help organisations excel in sustainable development compliance. The standard recognises that sustainable development is a principal obligation of any organisation, as well as a vital part of sustainable social responsibility. The guidance promotes a common understanding of social responsibility, complementing other international social responsibility instruments and initiatives.
The guidance helps organisations to understand how they should ethically and transparently consider diversity - societal, environmental, legal, cultural, political and organisational. This helps them to contribute to social and ecological wellbeing while improving sustainable development.
The benefits of ISO 26000 validation
Increase consumer loyalty
Avoid negative publicity
Motivate your workforce
Prove your socially conscious credentials
How TÜV SÜD can help you with ISO 26000 validation
Our international network provides ISO 26000 validation services for organisations worldwide, certifying their compliance with ISO 26000 requirements on a global scale. In addition, our auditors are required to follow a strict code of conduct during assessment that ensures complete independence. The assessment methodology has been developed by experts within TÜV SÜD.
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