ISO 26000 — Social Responsibility Guidance
ISO 26000 provides guidance on how organisations can operate in a socially responsible way — a guidance standard rather than a certifiable one. RBA Registrars offers structured self-assessment and gap-analysis reviews against its principles.
Guidance, not certification
Unlike ISO 9001 or ISO 14001, ISO 26000 is not designed for third-party certification. Instead, RBA Registrars provides a structured maturity review, benchmarking your organisation’s practices against the standard’s seven core subjects and issuing a gap-analysis report with recommendations.
WHY PURSUE THIS
Benefits of ISO 26000 certification
Stakeholder trust
Demonstrates credible commitment to responsible business conduct.
Governance clarity
Clarifies accountability for social responsibility across the organisation.
Benchmarked maturity
An independent gap-analysis against a globally recognised framework.
Reporting foundation
Supports ESG and sustainability reporting with a structured baseline.
STAKEHOLDER TRUST
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
“Social responsibility is not a policy on a shelf, it is how an organisation treats people and the planet, every day.”
Elena Vasquez, Lead Sustainability Assessor, RBA Registrars
Organisations that benefit from certification
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining and quarrying
Energy supply
Sewerage and waste management
Construction & real estate activities
Wholesale and retail trade
Services sector
Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
Professional services
Public administration and defence
Education
Hospital and social work activities
Maritime and transport
Food manufacturing
Basic metals manufacturing
Chemicals manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals manufacturing
Electronics, machinery and electrical equipment
Transport equipment manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, leather and related products
What we audit
What we assess for Social Responsibility
Our assessors evaluate objective evidence against each focus area below and record findings in a formal audit report.
01
Organizational Governance
Decision-making processes and structures that support accountability.
02
Human Rights & Labour Practices
Due diligence, working conditions and non-discrimination commitments.
03
Environment & Fair Operating Practices
Environmental impact, anti-corruption and responsible competition.
04
Community Involvement & Consumer Issues
Stakeholder engagement, consumer protection and community development.
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