Course description

This course offers a comprehensive guide to ISO 26000:2010, the international standard for social responsibility. Unlike other ISO management system standards, ISO 26000 is non-certifiable and provides guidance rather than requirements. It supports organizations of all sizes and sectors in operating in a socially responsible manner by aligning values, strategy, and operations with ethical, legal, and environmental expectations. This course equips participants to embed responsible practices across seven core subjects, including human rights, labour, the environment, and community involvement.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the scope, structure, and foundational principles of ISO 26000.

• Apply the seven core subjects of social responsibility:

  1. Organizational governance

  2. Human rights

  3. Labor practices

  4. The environment

  5. Fair operating practices

  6. Consumer issues

  7. Community involvement and development

• Align social responsibility practices with organizational strategy.

• Identify relevant stakeholders and engage them effectively.

• Assess social and environmental impacts of operations and supply chains.

• Integrate ISO 26000 with CSR, ESG, and sustainability reporting frameworks.

• Develop and implement policies, codes of conduct, and social programs.

• Promote transparency, ethical behavior, and accountability across departments.

• Benchmark and measure progress in social responsibility.

• Communicate your organization’s social responsibility efforts to internal and external stakeholders.

Who Should Attend

• CSR, ESG, and Sustainability Officers

• Compliance and Ethics Managers

• HR and Diversity & Inclusion Professionals

• Environmental and Community Engagement Leaders

• Executive Leadership and Strategy Teams

• Consultants in sustainability, governance, and corporate responsibility

Recommendations

• No prior experience with ISO 26000 is required

• Familiarity with sustainability, ESG, or social impact frameworks is helpful

• Suitable for all sectors: public, private, and nonprofit

Skills

• ISO 26000 principles and guideline interpretation

• Stakeholder engagement and mapping

• Ethical governance and transparency practices

• Human rights due diligence

• Environmental and social impact awareness

• Community development strategy

• Responsible supply chain management

• CSR and ESG alignment

• Non-financial reporting and communication