Any
organization that can demonstrate its commitment to behaving in a socially
responsible manner will generate support from government and the local
community, positive relationships with suppliers and goodwill from customers. ISO
26000 is defined as the international standard developed to help organizations
effectively assess and address social responsibilities that are relevant and
significant to their mission and vision, operations and processes, customers,
employees, communities, and other stakeholders, and environmental impact. The
Benefits Of Following ISO 26000: Any organization choosing to follow the
Standard will optimize its processes, management systems and activities
relating to social responsibility and contribute towards global sustainable
development. This provides organizations with many positive outcomes such as:
1.
A competitive advantage over companies that have not been assessed against the
Standard and are therefore unable to prove the extent of their socially
responsible behaviors
2.
Improved relationships with stakeholders, customers and suppliers who view the organization
more positively as a result of its dedication to behave in a socially
responsible manner
3.
Increased staff morale and the ability to attract and keep qualified
professionals
4.Enhanced
perceptions of the organization within the financial community
The
benefits are extensive already, but in a world that is increasingly focused on
securing our future and that of future generations the benefits of
demonstrating social responsibility will grow over time. Any company embarking
on the evaluation process now will be well placed to prove their corporate
social responsibility strategies should demands be placed upon them to do so.
The ISO 26000 standard combines the benefits of engaging in socially
responsible behavior with the ability to meet the growing global demand for
more transparent and ethical operations. The ISO 26000 addresses a range of
core subjects related to social and environmental issues that drive the optimum
goal of promoting sustainable development. Its guidance framework and strong
links to other standards and assessments means that it can be used alone or in
conjunction with other industry benchmarks available. It provides support and
value to any organization, irrespective of size and complexity, and sends a
strong signal about its social and environmental commitments and credibility.
ISO 26000 Social Responsibility- Benefits
According
to the ‘international organization for standardization’, a good organizational
performance on social responsibility can have a positive impact in:
·
HR,
as it attracts and retains workers, members, clients, and users;
·
Marketing
and customer engagement, since it improves brand reputation;
·
Increasing
the commitment and productivity of employees;
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