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Let’s look at the main ones featured here:

1. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The 2030 Agenda outlines 17 goals designed

to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. These goals

provide a universal roadmap for how CSR efforts can align with global priorities — such as
decent work, reduced inequalities, and climate action.

2. UN Global Compact: A voluntary initiative based on ten principles related to:

• Human rights

• Labour standards
• Environmental protection

• Anti-corruption
Companies that sign the Compact commit to embedding these principles in their
business operations and culture.

3. ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility): Unlike ISO certifications, ISO 26000 is a guidance
standard — it helps organisations understand how to act responsibly in areas such as

governance, labour practices, consumer issues, community involvement, and fair operating
practices.

4. OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: These promote responsible business conduct
across a range of areas including labour rights, environment, bribery prevention, and supply

chain transparency.

5. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): GRI provides the most widely used standards for

sustainability reporting. It helps companies measure, communicate, and compare their social
and environmental impacts.

Additional relevant frameworks include:

• B Corp Certification (social and environmental performance)

• SA8000 (workplace standards)

• EMAS (Eco-Management & Audit Scheme by the EU)
• UNWTO Code of Ethics for Tourism (specific to the hospitality sector)

Suggestions:

“Is your organisation already aligned with any of these frameworks? If not, which one seems
most relevant to your work?”

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