Labour
Workers, unions, and decent work practices
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Why Labour Matters in ISO 26000
Workers and their representatives are essential stakeholders in social responsibility. ISO 26000 promotes fair employment practices, decent working conditions, and meaningful worker participation in organizational decision-making.
Organizations should respect workers' rights, provide safe and healthy workplaces, and engage in constructive dialogue with labour representatives to foster sustainable employment relationships.
Resources
14 resources relevant to Labour stakeholders β documents, tools, and presentations tagged for your group.
Official Publications
(8)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.
Basic Introduction to ISO 26000 (Annex Slides)
The foundational slide deck for anyone new to ISO 26000 β covers scope, key concepts, principles, core subjects, and practical implementation guidance in an accessible visual format. ISO official training material from 2017.
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 β 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 β 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.
Linkage & Connection Reports
(1)ISO 26000 and ILO Conventions & Recommendations
Maps ISO 26000 labour practices to the relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations. Essential reference for organisations seeking to align their employment policies with international labour standards.
Reference Documents
(1)UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
The UN 'Ruggie Framework' β the authoritative global standard on the duty of business to respect human rights. Foundational reference for ISO 26000's human rights core subject and due diligence expectations.
Conference Materials
(2)ISO 26000 Global Forum 2024 β 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 β 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.
External Resources
(2)ISO β ISO 26000 Social Responsibility (official)
The official ISO page for ISO 26000:2010, βGuidance on social responsibilityβ β the authoritative source on the standard. ISO 26000 provides guidance rather than requirements and is not certifiable. Includes the catalogue record where the full text can be obtained.
ISO26000.info β Independent Guidance on ISO 26000
An independent reference on ISO 26000 maintained by Staffan SΓΆderberg, Vice Chair of the ISO working group that developed the standard. Offers free guidance, definitions, tools and FAQs, and documents linking ISO 26000 to the UN Global Compact, GRI, the OECD Guidelines and the SDGs. (Independent β not an official ISO publication.)
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