social responsibility

responsibility of an organization (2.12) for the impacts (2.9) of its decisions and activities on society and the environment (2.6), through transparent and ethical behaviour (2.7) that —

contributes to sustainable development (2.23), including health and the welfare of society;

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takes into account the expectations of stakeholders (2.20);

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is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with international norms of behaviour (2.11); and

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is integrated throughout the organization (2.12) and practised in its relationships

Note 1

Activities include products, services and processes.

Note 2

Relationships refer to an organization's activities within its sphere of influence (2.19).

Norm

Titel

Guidance on social responsibility

Paragraaf

2.18