Organizations and social responsibility

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This is adapted from International Standard ISO 26000. The first edition was on November 1, 2010.

International Standards and their use in technical regulations on products, production methods and services play an important role in sustainable development and trade facilitation through the promotion of safety, quality and technical compatibility.

The benefits that are derived are significant. Standardization contributes to the basic infrastructure that underpins society including health and the environment, while promoting sustainability and good regulatory practice.

Corporate Social Responsibility includes the …..


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