Corporate Social Responsibility: ISO 26000
ISO 26000 is the first guideline on social responsibility from the International Standards organisation (ISO), and is set to become the new global benchmark for corporate social responsibility.
Companies that are serious about sustainability have already started aligning their sustainability policies, strategies, and initiatives with ISO 26000.
ISO 26000 provides a practical framework for formulating and implementing effective corporate social responsibility policies. Companies can use the framework to identify material issues, engage with stakeholders and boost credibility of their sustainability reports.
Competitive Advantages of ISO 26000
1. Labour Practices
- Compliance to labour act including all mandatory insurance coverage;
- Encouragement of work-life balance, Including partners invited for overseas incentive tours in the past;
- Adherence to office hours
2. The Environment
- Preservation of natural resources: including independent air conditioner / lighting units and control;
- recycling of papers used and e-storage of documents and records preferred;
- recycling of envelope papers for daily action planning of staff.
3. Fair Operating Practices
- As an independent, clean n green professional with fair competition by market conduct;
- continuously instil ‘quality – environment – health and safety – food safety – IT security – energy’ responsibilities (as appropriate) through the value-chain of ‘owner – developer – professional – main contractor – vendor’;
- Respect for Intellectual Property rights.
4. Human Rights
- Equal terms for locals and expats;
- Speak up for what is right not what is nice to hear;
- Knowledge and profit preservation for professional sharing.
5. Consumer Issues
- Total customer happiness;
- use of e-documents to replace paper manuals. Procedures (except one master copy only);
- Professional dealings in the names of fairness and mutual respect.
6. organisation Governance
- Quantitative management by KPI measurement n charting;
- win-win-win spirit among employee – client – company;
- clear communication internally & externally.
7. Community Involvement and Development
- Donations to the region by disaster needs;
- As WHSC. MOM-invited speaker for public training of bizSAFE in annual bizSAFE Conventions as well as, donations and planting of trees to national green efforts of N Park;
- Continuously develop new professional services by contemporary needs of the community and society.
Process Flow
Initial
Consultation
Our consultant will contact you to gather information about your organization to understand your company needs and ISO standard requirements.
Gap Analysis and Planning
Assess your organization’s current practices and identify gaps. Develop a plan to address the gaps and achieve ISO compliance.
Documentation and Implementation
Develop necessary documentation, policies, and procedures. Implement the changes and new processes within your organization.
Training and Awareness
Provide training to employees on ISO standard requirements and their roles in the implementation.
Internal Audits
Conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the implemented ISO management system and identify areas for improvement.
Certification Audit and Issuance
Receive the ISO certification, upon successful audit from an accredited certification body.