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Overview
ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Awareness Training has been designed to help organisations understand the concept of social responsibility, its fundamental principles and the social responsibility issues defined in the ISO 26000 guidance, and to integrate ethical, transparent and sustainable practices into their activities.
The training is based on the current ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility. ISO 26000 provides guidance to all organisations, regardless of their size, sector or field of activity, on social responsibility principles, stakeholder engagement, core social responsibility subjects and the implementation of social responsibility throughout the organisation.
ISO 26000 is not a management system standard and is not intended for certification purposes. The primary purpose of the standard is to support organisations in contributing to sustainable development, taking account of their impacts on society and the environment, and integrating responsible practices into their activities.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online.
About the Training
The training covers the structure of the ISO 26000 standard, the concept of social responsibility, social responsibility principles, stakeholder identification and engagement, organisational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, community involvement and development, the integration of social responsibility into the organisation's policies, strategy and day-to-day activities, communication and continual improvement.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees wishing to learn about social responsibility
- Sustainability teams
- Corporate social responsibility professionals
- Managers and heads of department
- Human resources personnel
- Environmental and management system teams
- Risk and compliance personnel
- Procurement and supply chain teams
- Professionals working in ethics and corporate governance
- Stakeholder relations and corporate communications teams
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is for participants to understand the ISO 26000 approach to social responsibility, assess the impacts of organisations on society and the environment, relate social responsibility principles to day-to-day activities, and contribute to the development of responsible practices for sustainable development.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose, scope and structure of the ISO 26000 standard.
- Understand the concepts of social responsibility and sustainable development.
- Explain the ISO 26000 social responsibility principles.
- Understand the approach to identifying the organisation's stakeholders.
- Explain the importance of stakeholder engagement.
- Evaluate the role of corporate governance in social responsibility.
- Recognise key social responsibility issues relating to human rights.
- Understand responsibilities relating to labour practices.
- Explain the importance of environmental responsibilities.
- Understand the fundamental principles of fair operating practices.
- Evaluate responsibilities towards consumers.
- Explain the importance of community involvement and local development.
- Understand how the social responsibility approach can be integrated into the organisation's processes.
Programme and Method
Training Topics
- Introduction to ISO 26000 and the Concept of Social Responsibility
- Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
- Accountability, Transparency and Ethical Behaviour
- Stakeholder Identification and Stakeholder Engagement
- Respect for the Rule of Law, International Norms of Behaviour and Human Rights
- Organisational Governance
- Human Rights
- Labour Practices
- Environmental Responsibility
- Fair Operating Practices
- Consumer Issues
- Community Involvement and Development
- Integration of Social Responsibility throughout the Organisation
- Communication on Social Responsibility and Communication with Stakeholders
- Review and Improvement of Social Responsibility Performance
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, relating the ISO 26000 social responsibility principles to day-to-day business processes, stakeholder analysis examples, scenarios concerning human rights and labour practices, examples of environmental and ethical responsibility, consumer issues, community contribution practices and case studies.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rules
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must achieve a passing grade in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is the ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Awareness Training suitable for?
It is suitable for all employees and managers working in social responsibility, sustainability, human resources, the environment, ethics, compliance, supply chain, corporate communications, management systems and corporate governance, or those wishing to gain a basic understanding of social responsibility.
What is the main objective of the training?
The main objective is for participants to understand the principles of social responsibility, assess the organisation’s impact on society and the environment, and relate the ISO 26000 approach to everyday business processes.
What core subjects does ISO 26000 cover?
ISO 26000 addresses seven core subjects of social responsibility:
- Organisational governance
- Human rights
- Labour practices
- The environment
- Fair operating practices
- Consumer issues
- Community involvement and development
What are the fundamental principles of ISO 26000?
ISO 26000 is based on the principles of 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.
Which organisations is ISO 26000 intended for?
ISO 26000 can be used by all organisations, including public, private-sector and non-profit organisations, regardless of their size, sector, field of activity or country of operation.
Is ISO 26000 a certifiable standard?
No. ISO 26000 is not a management system standard and is not intended for certification purposes. It provides organisations with guidance on understanding and implementing social responsibility.
Why is stakeholder engagement important?
Stakeholder engagement enables an organisation to understand the needs, expectations and views of parties that are affected by its activities or can influence its activities. This approach supports the correct identification of social responsibility issues and the improvement of decision-making processes.
What is the relationship between ISO 26000 and sustainability?
ISO 26000 encourages organisations to contribute to sustainable development by considering their social, environmental and economic impacts. It supports the integration of the social responsibility approach into the organisation’s decisions and activities.
Is the training practical?
Yes. The training uses case studies relating to stakeholder analysis, assessments of social responsibility issues, human rights, labour practices, the environment, ethical practices, consumer issues and community contribution.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility
- ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement — Guidance
- ISO 37000:2021 Governance of Organizations — Guidance
- ISO 37301:2021 Compliance Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights