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What is ISO 26000?

ISO 26000 gives guidance on SR. It integrates international expertise on social responsibility – what it means, what issues an organization needs to address in order to operate in a socially responsible manner, and what is best practice in implementing SR.
It is intended for use by organizations of all types, in both public and private sectors, in developed and developing countries, as well as in economies in transition. ISO 26000 is a powerful SR tool to assist organizations to move from good intentions to good actions.
What benefits can be achieved by implementing ISO 26000
The perception and reality of an organization’s performance on social responsibility can influence, among other things:
Competitive advantage
Reputation
Ability to attract and retain workers or members, customers, clients or users Maintenance of employees’ morale, commitment and productivity View of investors, owners, donors, sponsors and the financial community Relationship with companies, governments, the media, suppliers, peers, customers and the community in which it operates.
Why Choosing NQA
NQA’s qualified and competitive employees ensure that their clients are following and implementing the International Standards by taking care and supporting the its stakeholders.

Benefits of ISO 26000 Certification

Reduced operating costs

Significant financial savings can be achieved through increased energy efficiency (OFGEM forecast energy prices to rise by at least 20% by 2020).

Improve efficiencies

Encourages a more effective use of your resources, in turn reducing amount of claims, returns, reprocesses and rejections - potentially lower levels of regulatory reporting.

Reduced carbon footprint

Actively set goals to reduce your carbon footprint and people will respond positively to your organization.

Legal compliance

Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.

Proven business credentials

Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.

Ability to win more business

Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so certification opens doors.

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