Consumers
Trust, safety, and responsible consumption
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Why Consumers Matter in ISO 26000
Consumers drive markets and influence organizational behavior through their purchasing decisions. ISO 26000 emphasizes the importance of consumer protection, fair marketing practices, and access to accurate product information.
Organizations should prioritize consumer safety, respect privacy, provide transparent information, and engage in responsible marketing to build and maintain consumer trust.
Resources
13 resources relevant to Consumers stakeholders — documents, tools, and presentations tagged for your group.
Official Publications
(7)SGN Statement on 15th Anniversary of ISO 26000
Issued January 2025, this statement celebrates 15 years of ISO 26000 and urges National Standards Bodies to confirm the standard without revision. Reaffirms ISO 26000's enduring relevance for ESG, sustainable development, and organisational accountability.
SGN Statement on Continuing Relevance of ISO 26000
Official position statement sent to National Standards Bodies ahead of the 2025 Systematic Review. Makes the case that ISO 26000 should continue without revision, citing its influence on ISO 20400, ISO 37001, and regional legislation.
SGN Vision, Mission & Goals
Approved governance document setting out the Vision, Mission and Goals of the ISO 26000 Stakeholders Global Network. Defines SGN's mandate to promote and support ISO 26000 implementation worldwide.
Discovering ISO 26000
An accessible introduction from ISO Geneva — provides a basic understanding of ISO 26000 for newcomers. Explains what social responsibility means, who the standard is for, and how organisations can begin using it.
ISO Sustainability Brochure
Official ISO Geneva brochure with key definitions and terminology of ISO 26000. Covers the standard's scope, principles, core subjects, and guidance on integrating social responsibility throughout an organisation.
ISO 26000 Framework Overview
PowerPoint slides covering the ISO 26000 framework and its essentials. Ideal for training sessions, workshops, or introducing the standard to new teams — covers principles, core subjects, and integration guidance.
ISO 26000 Seven Core Subjects
Overview of the seven core subjects of ISO 26000: organisational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development.
Conference Materials
(4)ISO 26000 Global Forum 2024 — Agenda
Full agenda for the 2024 ISO 26000 Global Forum on Social Responsibility. Continues the series with updated perspectives on implementation, regional developments, and the standard's evolving role in ESG and sustainability.
ISO 26000 Global Forum 2022 — Agenda & Speaker Profiles
Full agenda and speaker profiles for the December 2022 ISO 26000 Post-Pandemic Global Forum on Social Responsibility. Features 14 expert presentations covering country implementations, business applications, and knowledge tools.
A Canadian Perspective on ISO 26000 and the Law — Kernaghan Webb
Kernaghan Webb (Canada) examines how Canadian law intersects with ISO 26000, exploring legal dimensions of social responsibility, consumer protection frameworks, and the standard's potential influence on regulatory approaches.
ISO 26000 Application in Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics — Li Li
Li Li (China) presents how ISO 26000 was applied to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics — a landmark case of using social responsibility guidance in mega-event planning, covering sustainable procurement, community engagement, and environmental management.
Workshop & Peer Learning
(2)ISO 26000 in the Healthcare Sector
Workshop document exploring how hospitals, health systems, and pharmaceutical companies can apply ISO 26000 social responsibility principles — covering patient rights, community health, ethical procurement, and workforce wellbeing.
NGO & Vulnerable Groups — Carolyn Schmidt
Carolyn Schmidt presents on NGO engagement with vulnerable populations through the lens of ISO 26000 — covering human rights due diligence, inclusive stakeholder identification, and community development approaches for the most marginalised groups.
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