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ISO 26000:2010
International
v2010
15 domains
60 controls
ISO 26000 provides guidance on social responsibility for all types of organizations. It covers the seven core subjects of social responsibility: organizational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development. It is a guidance standard, not certifiable.
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Framework Domains (15)
Clause 4: Principles of Social Responsibility
8 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-4.1 | General |
| ISO-26000-4.2 | Accountability |
| ISO-26000-4.3 | Transparency |
| ISO-26000-4.4 | Ethical behaviour |
| ISO-26000-4.5 | Respect for stakeholder interests |
| ISO-26000-4.6 | Respect for the rule of law |
| ISO-26000-4.7 | Respect for international norms of behaviour |
| ISO-26000-4.8 | Respect for human rights |
Clause 5: Recognizing Social Responsibility and Engaging Stakeholders
3 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-5.1 | General |
| ISO-26000-5.2 | Recognizing social responsibility |
| ISO-26000-5.3 | Stakeholder identification and engagement |
Clause 6: Core Subject - Human Rights (6.3)
5 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-6.3.1 | Due diligence |
| ISO-26000-6.3.2 | Human rights risk situations |
| ISO-26000-6.3.3 | Avoidance of complicity |
| ISO-26000-6.3.4 | Resolving grievances |
| ISO-26000-6.3.5 | Discrimination and vulnerable groups |
Clause 6: Core Subject - Labour Practices (6.4)
5 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-6.4.1 | Employment and employment relationships |
| ISO-26000-6.4.2 | Conditions of work and social protection |
| ISO-26000-6.4.3 | Social dialogue |
| ISO-26000-6.4.4 | Health and safety at work |
| ISO-26000-6.4.5 | Human development and training in the workplace |
Clause 6: Core Subject - Organizational Governance (6.2)
1 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-6.2 | Organizational governance |
Clause 6: Core Subject - The Environment (6.5)
4 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-6.5.1 | Prevention of pollution |
| ISO-26000-6.5.2 | Sustainable resource use |
| ISO-26000-6.5.3 | Climate change mitigation and adaptation |
| ISO-26000-6.5.4 | Protection of the environment and biodiversity |
Clause 6: Core Subjects - Fair Operating Practices, Consumer Issues, Community Involvement (6.6-6.8)
3 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-6.6 | Fair operating practices |
| ISO-26000-6.7 | Consumer issues |
| ISO-26000-6.8 | Community involvement and development |
Clause 7: Guidance on Integrating Social Responsibility Throughout an Organization
6 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-7.1 | General |
| ISO-26000-7.2 | Understanding the social responsibility of the organization |
| ISO-26000-7.3 | Integrating social responsibility throughout an organization |
| ISO-26000-7.4 | Communication on social responsibility |
| ISO-26000-7.5 | Enhancing credibility regarding social responsibility |
| ISO-26000-7.6 | Reviewing and improving social responsibility actions |
Core Subject 1
1 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.2 | Organizational Governance |
Core Subject 2
5 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.3.3 | Human Rights Due Diligence |
| ISO26000-6.3.4 | Human Rights Risk Situations |
| ISO26000-6.3.5 | Avoidance of Complicity |
| ISO26000-6.3.6 | Resolving Grievances |
| ISO26000-6.3.7 | Discrimination and Vulnerable Groups |
Core Subject 3
5 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.4.3 | Employment and Employment Relationships |
| ISO26000-6.4.4 | Conditions of Work and Social Protection |
| ISO26000-6.4.5 | Social Dialogue |
| ISO26000-6.4.6 | Health and Safety at Work |
| ISO26000-6.4.7 | Human Development and Training |
Core Subject 4
4 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.5.3 | Prevention of Pollution |
| ISO26000-6.5.4 | Sustainable Resource Use |
| ISO26000-6.5.5 | Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
| ISO26000-6.5.6 | Protection of the Environment and Biodiversity |
Core Subject 5
4 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.6.3 | Anti Corruption |
| ISO26000-6.6.4 | Responsible Political Involvement |
| ISO26000-6.6.5 | Fair Competition |
| ISO26000-6.6.6 | Promoting Social Responsibility in the Value Chain |
Core Subject 6
4 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.7.3 | Fair Marketing and Contractual Practices |
| ISO26000-6.7.4 | Protecting Consumers Health and Safety |
| ISO26000-6.7.6 | Consumer Service, Support, and Complaint Resolution |
| ISO26000-6.7.7 | Consumer Data Protection and Privacy |
Core Subject 7
2 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.8.3 | Community Involvement |
| ISO26000-6.8.9 | Social Investment |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO 26000:2010, you already cover:
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
12%
7 controls mapped
Compare →OECD AI Principles
10%
6 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
10%
6 controls mapped
Compare →+ 151 more: NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (8%), SASB Standards (8%)
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60 total controls
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
OECD AI Principles
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
6 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
10%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
8%
SASB Standards
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
8%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
FedRAMP High
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
FedRAMP Moderate
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
5%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
5%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NIST Privacy Framework
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 27001:2022
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
TCFD Recommendations
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
LEED v4.1 - Green Building Rating System (US Green Building Council)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ITU Radio Regulations and Space Security Standards
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISSB Standards
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 14001
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Uruguay DPL
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Virginia CDPA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Vietnam PDPD
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK AI Regulation Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Turkey KVKK
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Texas Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Taiwan PDPA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Student Privacy Pledge 2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Qatar DPL
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Privacy Act 2020
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
POPIA
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Peru DPL
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PDPA Thailand
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
PDPA Singapore
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Paraguay Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 6534/2020)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-66
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-146
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-145
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-144
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-122
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
MTCS (Singapore)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Mexico LFPDPPP
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
MDS2 (Medical Device)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Mauritius DPA
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
MARS-E
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Malaysia PDPA 2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Liechtenstein DPA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
LGPD
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Lebanon Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 81/2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
South Korea PIPA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Jordan Draft Personal Data Protection Law (2022)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Japan AI Guidelines
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
APPI
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27005
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 13485
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
Azure Security Benchmark
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
GDPR
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Bahrain PDPL
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27018
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27799
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-190
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27017
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIS2 Directive
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NERC CIP
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27006:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22317
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22318
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27019
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22000
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 45001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 26000:2010?
ISO 26000:2010 is a compliance framework from International with 15 domains and 60 controls. ISO 26000 provides guidance on social responsibility for all types of organizations. It covers the seven core subjects of social responsibility: organizational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development. It is a guidance standard, not certifiable. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 26000:2010 have?
ISO 26000:2010 has 60 controls organised across 15 domains. The largest domains are Clause 4: Principles of Social Responsibility (8 controls), Clause 7: Guidance on Integrating Social Responsibility Throughout an Organization (6 controls), Clause 6: Core Subject - Human Rights (6.3) (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 26000:2010 map to?
ISO 26000:2010 maps to 154 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) (12% coverage), OECD AI Principles (10% coverage), ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (10% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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