ISO 26000:2010
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.
ISO 26000:2010 is a compliance framework from International with 15 domains and 60 controls that map to 183 other frameworks. 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). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (15)
Clause 4: Principles of Social Responsibility
| 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
| 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)
| 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)
| 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)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-26000-6.2 | Organizational governance |
Clause 6: Core Subject - The Environment (6.5)
| 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)
| 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
| 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
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO26000-6.2 | Organizational Governance |
Core Subject 2
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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:
SASB Standards
13%
8 controls mapped
Compare →OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
12%
7 controls mapped
Compare →UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
10%
6 controls mapped
Compare →+ 180 more: OECD AI Principles (10%), ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (10%)
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What is ISO 26000:2010 and who does it apply to?
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.
What does ISO 26000:2010 actually require?
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.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO 26000:2010 do I already cover?
ISO 26000:2010 maps to 183 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are SASB Standards (13% coverage), OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) (12% coverage), UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI (10% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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