A. Elements o Characteristics of the Social Responsability

Social responsibility

     It is a way of life aimed at the social, economic and environmental protection of the environment; developing business activities that do not mistreat the quality of social and environmental life of beings.

Fundamental matters of social responsibility

Environment 

     "In this sense, initiatives and good practices in environmental management, eco-efficiency, recycling and post-consumer programs, sustainable construction, protection of biodiversity, reduction and mitigation of pollution, restoration of natural habitats and policies for adaptation to change are addressed. climate” (Salamanca, 2014).

 ISO 26000 specifically recommends that the following principles be addressed:

• Contamination prevention
•  Sustainable use of resources, that is, responsible use of natural resources.
• Mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
• Protection of the environment, biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats.

Labor practices

    This line represents the measures that the organization implements in favor of the well-being, personal and labor development of employees, favoring decent working conditions, fair remuneration, access to health services, safe, stable and collaborative work that in turn strengthen a harmonious work environment. ISO 26000 considers it important in this line that a responsible company takes into account the following aspects:

• Labor and labor relations.
• Working conditions and social protection.
• Social dialogue

Fair operating practices

     They refer to the ethical principles of conduct that must be observed towards external actors such as partners, investors, suppliers, customers and other private and governmental organizations, in such a way that fair operating practices are promoted. , transparent competition, regarding the rights of each interested party, environmental and socially responsible behavior. ISO 26000 in this line recommends taking into account the following issues:

• Implement anti-corruption policies and practices.
• Responsible political participation.
• Fair competition.
• Promote social responsibility in the value chain.
• Respect for property rights
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Governance of the Organization  

 

                                                                                               

     "It is the most important factor to integrate social responsibility and to make it possible for an Organization to take responsibility for the impacts of its decisions and activities" (ISO 26000, 2010). It represents the system through which the goals and measures, behaviors, strategies, policies, codes of conduct, etc., which will be implemented to make the company socially responsible, are established. ISO 26000 proposes different actions that can be carried out to develop good governance of the organization, among which we highlight:

• Promote SR strategies and objectives,
• Create a culture of SR,
• Make efficient use of resources,
• Attend to the needs of interested parties and future generations, encourage the participation of members of the organization in SR activities.

Active participation and development of the community 

    It involves the organization being included in the dynamics of the community to which it belongs, supporting conflict resolution, providing spaces for education, employment, entrepreneurship,
infrastructure construction, among others, which improves the quality of life of the inhabitants, contribute to the well-being of the community and strengthen communication ties. ISO 26000 recommends that the company specifically support and participate in the following matters:

• Education and culture
• Job creation and skills development
• Development and access to technology.
• Generation of wealth and income.
• Health.
• Social investment

Bibliography

Ordonez, M & Acosta, H (2021). Contextualization of corporate responsibility. Manuela Beltran University