For Youth & Citizens
Understanding social responsibility in simple words
🌍 What is ISO 26000?
Imagine a big book that gives good advice to companies about how to be kind, fair, and helpful to people and the planet.
It's like a guidebook for doing the right thing.
🚫 But... it's NOT a "test"
ISO 26000 is not like a school test where you get a grade or a certificate.
- You cannot get a "gold star" or a "certificate" for it.
- It only gives advice, not rules you must follow.
So if a company says, "We passed ISO 26000!" — that's not true, because you can't pass or fail it.
🧭 What does it help companies do?
It helps companies think about:
It is basically a map that helps companies choose good actions.
🙋♀️ Who helps the company decide what to do?
ISO 26000 tells companies to talk to their stakeholders — which means the people who care about what the company does.
This can be:
- workers
- customers
- neighbors
- the community
- nature groups
But not companies that sell certificates — because ISO 26000 is not for certification.
👍 Why some people like it
- ✓ It helps companies be more responsible.
- ✓ It encourages them to listen to people and help society.
- ✓ It gives a common language for talking about doing good.
🤔 Why some people don't like it
- • It's long and hard for small companies to read.
- • It has no certificate, so some think it's less useful.
- • There are many other rules and guides already, and this is just one more.
⭐ In short:
ISO 26000 is a guide that helps companies do the right thing — but it's not a test, and you can't get a certificate for it.
🎯 The Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit)
Some people talk about companies needing to care about THREE things, not just one:
People
Taking care of workers, customers, and communities. Making sure everyone is treated fairly.
Planet
Protecting nature, reducing pollution, and taking care of the environment for future generations.
Profit
Making money so the company can keep going and doing good things. But not at the expense of people or planet!
💡 The Big Idea: A company should balance all three. It's not just about making money — it's about making the world better while staying healthy as a business.