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.

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Why it matters

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 an ISO 26000 review

A structured ISO 26000 review gives stakeholders confidence that social responsibility is embedded across governance, people, environment and community.

Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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.

"Social responsibility isn't a policy on a shelf, it's how an organisation treats people and the planet, every day."
Elena Vasquez, Lead Sustainability Assessor, RBA Registrars

Organisations that benefit

Corporates & institutions
Public sector bodies
Professional services firms
Logistics & transport groups
Manufacturers
Technology companies

Key requirement areas

Organizational Governance
Human Rights
Labour Practices
The Environment
Fair Operating Practices
Consumer Issues
Community Involvement