Introducing ISO 26000

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ISO/TMB WG SR ISO 26000

ISO 26000.WD3ISO 26000.WD3

Introducing ISO 26000 and

understanding some of the challenges

Rio de Janiero1 October 2007


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Dubai - July 2007


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CAG

Chairs Advisory Group

TG-1

Funding and

StakeholderEngagement

TG-2Communication

TG-3

Operational

Procedures

TG-4Scope, SR Context &

SR Principles

TG-5Guidance on core

SR subjects/issues

Editing

Committee

TG-6Guidance for

Organization on

implementing SR

Strategic Task Groups

Standard Setting Task Groups

ISO/TMB/WG SR

Liaison

Task

Force

ISO/TMB WG SRISO/TMB WG SR ISO 26000ISO 26000

ISO 26000ISO 26000 chartchart


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0. Introduction

1. Scope

2. Normative references

3. Terms and definitions

4. The context of social responsibility in which an organizations operates

5. Principles of social responsibility

6. Fundamental subjects for SR / Guidance on SR core issues

7. Guidance for an organization on implementing SR

8. Annex

Bibliography

ISO/TMB WG SR ISO 26000ISO/TMB WG SR ISO 26000ISO 26000.WD3ISO 26000.WD3

TG 4

TG 4

TG 4

TG4,TG5, TG6 (Liaison Task Force)

TG 4

TG 5

TG 6

Later

Later

Later


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0. Introduction

1. Scope



4. The context of social responsibility in which an organizations operates




8. Annex

Bibliography



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0. Introduction

1. Scope



4. The SR context in which organizations operate




8. Annex

Bibliography



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0. Introduction

1. Scope



4. The context of social responsibility in which organizations operate




8. Annex

Bibliography



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Definition: Social Responsibility

Responsibility of an organization for the impacts of its decisions and

activities on society and the environment, through transparent and

ethical behaviour that

is consistent with sustainable development and the welfare of

society;

takes into account the expectations of stakeholders;

is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with

international norms of behaviour; and

is integrated throughout the organization.

Further elaboration on the meaning of social responsibility is provided in Section 4.2 (The concept of social responsibility)


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Definition: Stakeholder


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Definition: Stakeholder Engagement


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0. Introduction

1. Scope







8. Annex

Bibliography



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4. The context of social responsibility in which an organization

operates

4.1 Historical background and trends

4.2 The concept of social responsibility

4.3 From theory to practice

4.4 The relationship of the stakeholder approach to the

concept of social responsibility


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0. Introduction

1. Scope







8. Annex

Bibliography



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5. Principles

General law or rule adopted or professed as a basis for conduct or practice that should animate or inform an

organizations decision-making and conduct.

The principles

Legal compliance

Respect for internationally recognised instruments

Recognition of stakeholders and their concerns

Accountability

Transparency

Sustainable development

Ethical conduct

Precautionary approach

Respect for fundamental human rights

Respect for diversity


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0. Introduction

1. Scope




5. SR principles relevant to organizations



8. Annex

Bibliography



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6. [Fundamental subjects for SR] [Guidance on SR core issues]


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6. Guidance on SR core issues

Organisational governance

Human rights

Labour practices

Environment

Fair operating practices

Consumer issues

[Social development][Contribution to the community and society]

Organisational Governance

Legal compliance

Accountability

Transparency

Ethical conduct

Recognition of stakeholders and their concerns


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Human Rights

Civil and Politics Rights

Social, Economical and Cultural Rights

Vulnerable Groups

Fundamental Rights at Work



Human rights

Labour practices

Environment


Consumer issues



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Human rights

Labour practices

Environment


Consumer issues


Labour practices

Employment and Employment relationships

Conditions of work and social protection

Social dialogue

Health and Safety at work

Human [resource] development


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Environment

[Identifying and managing] Environmental aspects of

activities, products and services

Promoting sustainable consumption and production

Sustainable resource use

[Combating] [Addressing] climate change

[Valuing ecological services] [Ecosystems]



Human rights

Labour practices

Environment


Consumer issues



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Human rights

Labour practices

Environment


Consumer issues



Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery

Responsible political involvement

Fair Competition

Promoting social responsibility through the supply

chain

Respect for property rights


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Human rights

Labour practices

Environment


Consumer issues

[Social development]

Consumer issues

Fair operating, marketing and information practices

Protecting consumers health and security

Mechanism for product recall

Provision and development of environmentally and sociallybeneficial products and services

Consumer service and support

Consumer data protection and privacy

Access to essential goods and services

Sustainable consumption

Education and awareness


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Human rights

Labour practices

Environment


Consumer issues


[Social development]

[Contribution to the community and society]

Contribution to social development

Contribution to economic development

Community involvement [issues]


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0. Introduction

1. Scope




5. SR principles relevant to organizations


7. Guidance for an organization on implementing social responsibility

8. Annex

Bibliography



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7.Guidance for an organization on implementing social responsibility

7.1 General

7.2 Understanding the social responsibility context

Key considerations

Understanding the organizations profile

Analyzing the social responsibility boundaries and context

Understanding the stakeholder concerns

7.3 Working with stakeholders

Key considerations

Identification of stakeholders The engagement process


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7.4 Integrating SR into an organizations goals and strategies

Key consideration

Adopting SR principles and connecting them to the organizations statements

Developing objectives and strategies

7.5 The implementation of SR in daily practice

Key consideration

Raising awareness and building competencies

Establishing structure and reviewing operations against strategy

Setting targets for social responsibility Action plans, instruments and implementation


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7.6 Communicating on social responsibility

Key Consideration

Types of communication on social responsibility

Periodic public reporting Additional SR communications

Planning and selecting communication forms and media

Stakeholder dialogue on communication about social responsibility

7.7 Evaluating SR activities and practices

Key considerations

Monitoring

Improvement options


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ISO 26000.WD3 - Some key issues for consideration (1/3)

Length / density of the document

How to maximise the value of this document for all organisations?

What scope for restructuring of the document (e.g. issue-annexes?)

Process elements re drafting - a need for a more integrated approach?

Nature of the guidance / fundamental expectations

What level of detail to provide? (currently many prescriptive lists)

Ensuring guidance standard is applicable to all organisations

Concern by many that this focuses mainly on large business organisations

Making appropriate provision for SR and the role of government Government as an organisation and government as policy maker on SR issues


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Agreeing the definition of stakeholder and stakeholder engagement

Some underlying conceptual differences that need to be addressed

Addressing Clause 5 (Principles) and its relationship with Clause 6

Should we retain a separate clause or integrate all principles into Clause 6?

Organisational governance - retain in Clause 5 or treat as principles?

Specific note on scope of standard and fact that must not be for certification

The relationship and ordering between Clause 6 and Clause 7

Some have suggested moving Clause 7 before Clause 6

References to other instruments relevant to social responsibility

Thoughts re reference to e.g. GRI and related initiatives


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Nature of the advice in Clause 7 (Implementation)

Concern that still too much like an MSS

How to ensure a closer link with the Clause 6 issues (and SR more generally)?

Reference to the term supply chain Scope to use value chain or sphere of influence

International norms of behaviour

What is covered within this definition?

Testing the application of the standard

Is there scope for a beta-testing of the standard


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The challenge of ensuring

the relevance of ISO 26000to the very different

circumstances of different

parts of the world.


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Nairobi WorkshopNairobi Workshop StatementStatement (1/2)(1/2)

On the content of ISO 26000, the workshop participants:

Highlight the generally weaker levels of government in the region, and

draw attention to the following aspects:

This has significant implications for the nature of the SR activities of the private

sector, NGOs and other organisations in the region

There is much that Northern organisations can learn from the SR activities of

African organisations arising from these challenges they face and the nature of

their responses to these challenges

It is suggested that specific provision needs to be made in Clause 4 for the

implications that this issue has on the concept of SR

It is suggested that more explicit provision needs to be made within ISO 26000

for the specific implications of SR for government - an an organisation that issubject to the same expectations on SR, and as regards its particular

responsibility in giving effect to SR in policy and regulation


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Nairobi WorkshopNairobi Workshop StatementStatement (1/2)(1/2)

On the content of ISO 26000, the workshop participants:

Emphasise the need to ensure provision in the standard for Africa-specific issues,

including for example:

The promotion of poverty eradication and the attainment of the MDGs

Addressing corruption and promoting the need for transparency

Addressing HIV/Aids and other health issues including maleria

Ensuring appropriate provision of socio-economic infrastructure and social security

measures

Promoting product stewardship and life cycle issues so as to minimise developing country

impacts

Promoting the effective application of fair operating and trade practices in the developing

country context (including e.g. product recalls)

Safeguarding the role of women and addressing child labour concerns

The need to encourage greater SR practices in government

Encouraging greater development and use of partnerships

Addressing the challenge of skills development

Ensuring protection of human rights

Documents

Introducing ISO 26000