Social Responsibility and ISO 26000:2010

Online Training Course

This course is focused on the benefits, methods, and techniques required to successfully implement social responsibility practices within the framework of the ISO 9001 quality management system.

Social Responsibility and ISO 26000

Course Description

This course is focused on the benefits, methods, and techniques required to successfully implement social responsibility practices within the framework of the ISO 9001 quality management system. The Social Responsibility and ISO 26000:2010 course consists of a series of lessons, case studies, interactive exercises, and quizzes. We issue Certificates that are accepted by IRCA and RABQSA as evidence of continual professional development.

The purpose of this course is to explain the application of the ISO 26000:2010 Standard with practical examples and to address the questions: Why do some companies like Cisco, Chevron, and Sony issue Social Responsibility reports, while others prefer Sustainability reports? What are the real-world benefits of planning, implementing, and reporting on social responsibility? Could the ISO 9001 QMS serve as a platform for Social Responsibility management and reporting? What are the steps and resources required to successfully follow ISO 26000:2010 guidelines?

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Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand social responsibility
  • Explain the practical benefits of social responsibility
  • Use the terminology of ISO 26000:2010
  • Make the connection between social responsibility and sustainability
  • Apply principles of social responsibility
  • Evaluate current social responsibility practices
  • Identify risks related to social responsibility
  • Use business processes to integrate social responsibility
  • Compose a Social Responsibility report

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in social responsibility and sustainability and/or working with companies with sustainability or social responsibility objectives.

Course Outline

1. Introduction: 1.1 What is SR?; 1.2 Development of SR concepts; 1.3 Intent of ISO 26000; 1.4 SR and Sustainability.

2. Implementing SR Core Subjects: 2.1 Organizational Governance (based on SR principles, accountability, transparency, ethical behavior); 2.2 Human Rights (definition, key documents, issues that affect business); 2.3 Labor Practices; 2.4 The Environment; 2.5 Fair Operating Practices; 2.6 Consumer Issues; 2.7 Community Involvement and Development.

3. The Next Steps — Social Responsibility Implementation Steps: 3.1 Identify stakeholders and their expectations; 3.2 Identify social, environmental and economic impacts; 3.3 Determine the relevant issues; 3.4 Develop/upgrade organizational policies and processes; 3.5 Implement policies & exercise influence; 3.6 Track performance over time; 3.7 Communicate, report, and disclosure.

More Information

  • Course Length: 17 hours
  • 1.7 CEU credits
  • 150 days to complete
  • Prerequisites: none
  • PDF Certificate accepted by IRCA and RABQSA

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