TS ISO 26000

TS ISO 26000 is a guidance standard for social responsibility. Rather than setting certifiable management-system requirements, it explains what social responsibility means, the principles that shape it, and how an organization can integrate the topic more consistently into strategy and day-to-day practice. The standard helps readers understand how organizational decisions connect to stakeholders, ethics, human rights, labour practices, and broader societal impact.

The technical idea behind social responsibility

In general technical use, social responsibility means that an organization takes into account the effects of its decisions on society and the environment. The concept is commonly associated with accountability, transparency, ethical behaviour, respect for stakeholder interests, and compliance with applicable law. ISO 26000 addresses this as a broadly applicable framework, designed to be relevant across organization types rather than a sector-specific rulebook.

What this standard covers and what it does not

This TSE edition reflects the guidance content referenced to ISO 26000:2010. It is intended to improve understanding and support responsible implementation, but it is not a typical management-system standard that establishes mandatory clauses for certification. As a result, it is especially useful for organizations seeking conceptual guidance on policy, practice, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

• Helps organizations describe social responsibility in a common technical language.
• Explains the core principles to consider when dealing with stakeholders.
• Places social responsibility in the context of ethics, management, and societal impact.
• Treats the subject as a general guidance framework across sectors and organization sizes.