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ISO Social Responsibility Standardization
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that ISO must move beyond a 'business as usual' approach to develop social responsibility (SR) standards that support sustainable development. IISD emphasizes the need for a transparent, multi-stakeholder process that ensures meaningful participation from developing countries and the broader sustainable development community. Key recommendations include establishing a written understanding with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to avoid mandate overlaps, reviewing ISO's internal processes to increase stakeholder representation, and clarifying the specific objective of any proposed SR standard—whether it targets internal management or external audiences—before proceeding to a full membership vote.
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Document type: Briefing