Verifying the Efficacy of Management based on Global Standards
Astellas has contributed to identify, consider and evaluate the core subjects and issues of social responsibility addressed in ISO26000 and engaged in them.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a non-governmental organization that sets international standards for all industrial fields except for electrical and electronic engineering. ISO26000 provides guidance to all types of organizations including corporate entities and is intended to assist these organizations in contributing to the sustainable development of global society.
Over a five-year period that began in 2005, a multi-stakeholder international working group comprising representatives from governments, industry, labor, consumers and various NGOs held discussions to determine the merits and an outline for guidance on social responsibility. The findings of this working group were officially announced in November 2010.
In addition to defining the scope of social responsibility, and in an effort to both identify and prioritize related issues, ISO26000 outlines the need to carefully consider the seven core subjects of organizational governance; human rights; labour practices; the environment; fair operating practices; consumer issues; and community involvement and development.
The seven core subjects of ISO 26000 and Astellas’ initiatives
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The Seven Core Subjects of ISO 26000 |
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| Organizational governance | Issue 1: Decision-making processes and structure | G | ||
| Human rights |
Issue 1: Due diligence Issue 2: Human rights risk situations Issue 3: Avoidance of complicity Issue 4: Resolving grievances Issue 5: Discrimination and vulnerable groups Issue 6: Civil and political rights Issue 7: Economic, social and cultural rights Issue 8: Fundamental principles and rights at work |
For Business Partners For Our People | S | |
| Labour practices |
Issue 1: Employment and employment relationships Issue 2: Conditions of work and social protection Issue 3: Social dialogue Issue 4: Health and safety at work Issue 5: Human development and training in the workplace |
S | ||
| Fair operating practices |
Issue 1: Anti-corruption Issue 2: Responsible political involvement Issue 3: Fair competition Issue 4: Promoting social responsibility in the value chain Issue 5: Respect for property rights |
S | ||
| Consumer issues |
Issue 1: Fair marketing, factual and unbiased information and fair contractual practices Issue 2: Protecting consumers' health and safety Issue 3: Sustainable consumption Issue 4: Consumer service, support, and complaint and dispute resolution Issue 5: Consumer data protection and privacy Issue 6: Access to essential services Issue 7: Education and awareness |
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| The environment |
Issue1:Preventionofpollution Issue2:Sustainableresource use Issue3:Climatechangemitigation and adaptation Issue4:Protectionoftheenvironment, biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats |
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Community involvement and development
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Issue1:Community involvement Issue 2: Education and culture Issue3:Employment creation and skills development Issue 4:Technology development and access Issue 5: Wealthand income creation Issue 6: Health Issue7:Socialinvestment |
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