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Module 1 of 7 · ISO 26000:2010 · Subject 1

Organizational governance

Governance is the subject that runs through all the others: it's the system by which the organization makes and implements decisions to pursue its objectives.

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Accountability and transparency

Mechanisms for leadership to be held accountable for its decisions and for relevant information to be accessible to stakeholders.

Ethical behavior

Values of honesty, equity, and integrity that guide the organization's decisions, beyond mere legal compliance.

Stakeholder engagement

Identifying the interest groups affected by the company's activity and the channels for hearing their expectations.

What an auditor usually asks for

  • Values and code of conduct documented
  • Stakeholder map identified
  • Active listening channels with stakeholders
  • Accountability mechanism defined

How to cover governance in Kimobox

  1. 1Document the code of conduct and values as a controlled document in Kimobox.
  2. 2Log the stakeholder map and their expectations.
  3. 3Keep a record of relevant decisions and who approved them.

The code of conduct and stakeholder map stay documented and accessible to the whole team.

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Where each figure comes from

References to the official text in force. If a standard is revised, this page is updated and the review date says so.

  1. ISO 26000:2010 — Guidance on social responsibility ISO · 2010 ed.
  2. ISO 26000 and certification (official ISO position) ISO · Information note
  3. OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises OECD · 2023 edition
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