Synopsis
On 30 October 2024, IQNET published the 3rd edition of the International Specification SR 10 Social Responsibility Management Systems. Requirements.
First published in 2011, SR 10 is a publicly available specification that defines the requirements of a social responsibility management system, considering the principles and core subjects of the international standard ISO 26000 Guidance on social responsibility. While principles and guidance are largely available, SR 10 provides a practical pathway on how to implement them and what actions to take to ensure continual improvement in the organizational overall performance, culture, operations, and processes.
The revision goals encompassed, among others,
• A clear alignment with UN SDGs (Sustainable Goals) and UNGP (UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights);
• Consideration of the evolving context and modern concepts and approaches to sustainable development.
Target audience
IQNET Licensed Partners (Program managers and Auditors) – to understand the main changes in the Specification and in the scheme, and the transition expectations;
SR 10 Certified Organizations (Personnel with responsibility in MS implementation) – to understand the main changes in the Specification and in the scheme, and the transition expectations;
Organizations under social responsibility contractual frameworks (suppliers and contractors) – to identify how to align practices (and even to maintain supplier qualifications and partnerships) through SR 10 certification, or comply with client’s requirements through this updated management system;
Other organizations focused on sustainable development (persons in leadership positions) – to get an insight of SR 10 principles and requirements, as well on the related certification scheme;
Consultants (implementation experts) - to get inputs for guiding organizations to the revised specification (including advising through the transition) and further on the interpretation and application of the new requirements;
Regulatory Bodies and Industry Associations (sustainability experts) – to confirm/identify/promote alignment with legal requirements and adherence to industry norms.
Agenda
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13:30 – 13:40
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Event Opening
Pedro Alves – Managing Director, IQNET Association
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13:40 – 14:00
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The WHY: The need for revision, process and objectives
Mario Calderon – Chairman of the Standing Committee for Marketing and Development
IQNETAssociation
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14:00 – 15:00
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The WHAT: SR 10 specification (reference for SR 10 certification) and SR 10 Rulebook
(scheme requirements), with focus on the changes
Pedro Alves – Managing Director, IQNET Association
Tatiana Grossglauser – Business Development Manager, IQNET Association
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15:00 – 15:30
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The HOW: The transition expectations for applicants, certified clients, auditors and Licensed Certification Bodies
Tatiana Grossglauser – Business Development Manager, IQNET Association
Cristina Szuder-Banyai – Technical and Operational Manager, IQNet Ltd
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15:30 – 16:00
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Q&A, Final notes
Pedro Alves – Managing Director, IQNET
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Useful Links
Download the SR 10:2024 (English)