What is ISO 26000:2010 - Social Responsibility?
ISO 26000 outlines international recommendations to make your organization more socially responsible. This will guide you in creating and delivering long-term social responsibility strategies, regardless of the nature of your business. ISO 26000 can help you solve everything from working methods to environmental policies, sustainable development, and the communities you are impacting. Social Responsibility has become the most important factor in measuring the efficiency of your organization and this is true in all sectors of society. Social responsibility is the legal and voluntary duty of an organization that considers the social and environmental impact of its decisions and actions. Corporate Responsibility Strategy shows an organization the way to engage with its stakeholders, who contribute to sustainable development and to behave ethically.
Benefits of ISO 26000:2010 Certification
Customer Satisfaction
Deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and a service that is dependable and can be relied on.
Reduced Operating Costs
Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.
Improved Stakeholder Relationship
Improve the perception of your organization with staff, customers, and suppliers.
Legal Compliance
Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.
Improved Risk Management
Greater consistency and traceability of products and services means problems are easier to avoid and rectify.
Proven Business Credentials
Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.
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Who can be certified ISO 26000:2010?
ISO 26000:2010 provides guidance rather than requirements, so it cannot be certified to, unlike some other well-known ISO standards. Instead, it helps clarify what social responsibility is, helps businesses and organizations translate principles into effective actions, and shares best practices relating to social responsibility, globally. It is aimed at all types of organizations regardless of their activity, size, or location.
Manufacturing Companies
Service Sector
Hospitals
Electronic Industry
Educational
Engineering
Research Foundation
Fitness Sector
Shipping Industry
Aerospace
Food
Automotive
Telecom
Textile and Apparels
Medical and Test Lab
Software Development
Document required for ISO 26000 - Social Responsibility
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Organization’s size
- Activities performed by the organization
- Processes undertaken by the Organization
- Products and services offered by the organization
- The complexity of processes undertaken
- Competence of persons involved
Role of Shamkris and Process of ISO 26000 Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain a certificate of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Day 1
GAP Analysis, Certification Body, Selection, Cost Estimates
• Finding the GAP between existing system related to ISO requirements
• Selecting the appropriate certification body
• Based on the scope of your business & certification body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
• Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
• Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
• ISO Awareness training for the top management and staff
• Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
• Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to ISO requirements
• Management Review Meetings
• Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Certification Body
Audit
N-C Closing
• Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
• Closing of any nonconformities identified by the certification body
Week 12
Certificate Issued
• ISO certificates issued for 3 years
• Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
• Support of Yearly documentation for audit
ISO 26000:2010 is intended to assist organizations in contributing to sustainable development. It is intended to encourage them to go beyond legal compliance, recognizing that compliance with law is a fundamental duty of any organization and an essential part of their social responsibility.
(ISO)develops International Standards that characterize the quality of air, water and soils. They help reduce the level of pollutants and contaminants in our environment, improving our health and well-being. The aim is to create a society for all ages that leaves no one behind.
It is NOT a personal Standard – a person cannot get certified to ISO 9001, instead an organization or company becomes certified. Individuals, however, CAN become an ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor after a 5 day training course. This then allows them to audit other companies.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a new idea, one in which the corporate sector incorporates social and environmental concerns in its strategies and plays a more responsible role in the world. … Project managers have the ability to introduce CSR in their work and promote social good within the firm.