ISO 26000 checklist: 11 steps to a social responsibility programme
A practical overview of what ISO 26000 recommends, from understanding your impacts and engaging stakeholders to governance, culture and transparent reporting.
ISO 26000 provides guidance on how organisations can operate in a socially responsible way, addressing their societal and environmental impacts. Speeki’s checklist turns that guidance into 11 practical steps your team can review its own programme against.
The checklist covers:
Your social and environmental context
Your current social responsibility strategy
Stakeholder engagement
Prioritising the most relevant issues
Governance that promotes social responsibility
A culture of social responsibility
Your value chain and sphere of influence
Documenting and publishing your programme
Global instruments on social responsibility
Independent assurance of your commitment
Who it is for: sustainability, ESG and corporate responsibility teams building a social responsibility programme, or reviewing an existing one against ISO 26000.
Why it matters
What social responsibility helps your organisation achieve
Stakeholder trust
Demonstrating ethical practices builds trust with employees, customers, investors and communities.
A competitive edge
A credible social responsibility programme helps attract partners who share the same values.
Lower risk
Aligning with recognised standards helps you anticipate and manage social and environmental risks.
Efficiency and lower costs
Better management of resources can improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Why Speeki
Independent assurance from Speeki Europe
Independent assurance against ISO 26000
Senior auditors – over 20 years’ experience
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide
Independent assuranceISO 26000 · Social responsibility
“At Speeki Europe, we believe that true leadership in today’s world means embracing social responsibility. ISO 26000 empowers organisations to make a real difference – integrating ethical practices and sustainable development into the core of their business.”
Scott LaneCEO and Founder, Speeki
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If you would like to learn more about ISO 26000 and independent assurance of your social responsibility programme, reach out to us.
About Speeki Speeki is an independent assurance and certification company helping clients worldwide turn their ESG and sustainability initiatives into a competitive advantage. From assurance and verification solutions – covering sustainability reports, environmental claims, ESG ratings, carbon and biodiversity – to certification solutions across ISO standards, Speeki helps organisations strengthen consistency, credibility and confidence.
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