Structure your ESG / CSR program in weeks, not months.
The ISO 26000 package is for any organization — corporation, nonprofit, public agency — that wants to formalize its social responsibility program, respond to stakeholder requirements, and align with international frameworks (UN SDGs, UN Global Compact, GRI, SASB, TCFD, SEC climate disclosure, B Corp).
Companies that want to formalize their ESG / CSR program to respond to growing requests from enterprise customers, federal contractors, investors, and supply chain partners — without spending 6 months of internal time building documentation from scratch.
Newly appointed CSOs, Heads of ESG, and Sustainability Directors structuring their function. They need an operational framework to quickly build a CSR policy, a stakeholder map, and a materiality matrix that holds up to investor and rating agency scrutiny.
Organizations entering the scope of EU CSRD (sustainability reporting) or US SEC climate disclosure rules, who want to use ISO 26000 as a structuring framework, complementary to ESRS, IFRS S1/S2, GRI, SASB, and TCFD.
Sustainability consultants and ESG advisory firms who want a validated documentation foundation to start client engagements quickly (consultant license available on request).
ISO 26000:2010 is a 145-page standard that defines 7 principles, 7 core subjects, and 36 issues of social responsibility. Structuring a coherent ESG program takes 4 to 9 months of writing, stakeholder mapping, and materiality assessment work — and exposes you to "greenwashing" criticism if the documents don't hold up against an investor, ESG rating agency, or auditor.
Most online ESG templates are limited to a values statement and a carbon footprint. They ignore the structural requirements of ISO 26000: the 7 principles (Art. 4), stakeholder mapping and sphere of influence (Art. 5), due diligence, the 36-issue matrix (Art. 6), and the 7 integration practices (Art. 7) — which is what investors, rating agencies, and enterprise customers actually examine.
Fortune 500 buyers, PE funds, banks, federal contractors, and procurement platforms (EcoVadis, Sedex, CDP, MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, ISS ESG) now require detailed, auditable ESG questionnaires aligned with recognized frameworks. Without a structured dossier, scores are mediocre and commercial opportunities are lost.
SEC climate disclosure rules (for US-listed companies) and EU CSRD (for any company with significant EU operations) impose deep sustainability reporting on a growing perimeter. Without a structured methodological framework — stakeholders, materiality, KPIs, governance — reporting becomes a costly formal exercise, fragile in audit.
A complete ESG structuring engagement billed by a sustainability consulting firm represents 20 to 50 days of intervention. The documentation package gives you the complete written foundation — you keep your budget for team mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and operational deployment.
The package fully covers ISO 26000:2010 — the 7 principles of social responsibility (Article 4), stakeholder identification and engagement (Article 5), the 7 core subjects and 36 issues (Article 6), and the integration practices (Article 7) — plus the related international frameworks (UN Global Compact, UN SDGs, GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2) that any credible ESG program must connect to.
ISO 26000 is a guidance standard — not a certifiable management system. What investors, ESG rating agencies, and enterprise customer auditors look at is whether your program structurally covers the 7 core subjects and 36 issues. Below is the clause-by-clause mapping between the standard and the documents provided.
| ISO 26000 paragraph | Normative requirement | Documents provided in the package |
|---|---|---|
| Art. 4 — 7 principles | Accountability (4.2), Transparency (4.3), Ethical behavior (4.4), Respect for stakeholder interests (4.5), Respect for the rule of law (4.6), Respect for international norms of behavior (4.7), Respect for human rights (4.8) | CSR / ESG policy Code of ethics Stakeholder commitment Rule of law statement International norms statement Human rights commitment 7 principles self-assessment grid |
| Art. 5 — Identification & engagement | Impacts, interests and expectations (5.2.1), Identifying core subjects and issues (5.2.2), Sphere of influence (5.2.3), Identifying stakeholders (5.3.2), Engaging with stakeholders (5.3.3) | Social responsibility identification procedure Relevance matrix Sphere of influence mapping Stakeholder mapping Engagement procedure |
| § 6.2 — Governance | Decision-making structures and processes (6.2.3) integrating social responsibility principles throughout the organization | CSR / ESG policy ESG governance ESG committee charter Conflicts of interest Whistleblower procedure Steering KPIs |
| § 6.3 — Human rights | Issue 1 Due diligence (6.3.3), Issue 2 Risk situations (6.3.4), Issue 3 Avoidance of complicity (6.3.5), Issue 4 Resolving grievances (6.3.6), Issue 5 Discrimination and vulnerable groups (6.3.7), Issue 6 Civil and political rights (6.3.8), Issue 7 Economic, social and cultural rights (6.3.9), Issue 8 Fundamental principles and rights at work (6.3.10) | Due diligence (UNGP) Risk mapping Avoidance of complicity Grievance remediation Non-discrimination Vulnerable groups Civil & political rights Economic & social rights Rights at work (ILO) Modern slavery statement (UK MSA, CA SB 657) |
| § 6.4 — Labor practices | Issue 1 Employment (6.4.3), Issue 2 Conditions of work (6.4.4), Issue 3 Social dialogue (6.4.5), Issue 4 Health & safety at work (6.4.6, OSHA-aligned), Issue 5 Human capital development (6.4.7) | Employment relationships Conditions of work Social dialogue Health & safety Human capital DEI procedure (pay equity) |
| § 6.5 — The environment | Issue 1 Pollution prevention (6.5.3, EPA / CWA / CAA aligned), Issue 2 Sustainable resource use (6.5.4), Issue 3 Climate change mitigation and adaptation (6.5.5, TCFD-aligned), Issue 4 Environment protection & biodiversity (6.5.6) | Environmental policy Pollution prevention Sustainable resources Climate change Biodiversity GHG inventory (Scopes 1/2/3, GHG Protocol) |
| § 6.6 — Fair operating practices | Issue 1 Anti-corruption (6.6.3, FCPA / DOJ Compliance Program), Issue 2 Responsible political involvement (6.6.4, FEC compliance), Issue 3 Fair competition (6.6.5, antitrust), Issue 4 Promoting social responsibility in the value chain (6.6.6), Issue 5 Respect for property rights (6.6.7) | Anti-corruption (FCPA) Political involvement Fair competition CSR in value chain Property rights Responsible sourcing |
| § 6.7 — Consumer issues | Issue 1 Fair marketing (6.7.3, FTC Act), Issue 2 Health and safety (6.7.4, CPSC), Issue 3 Sustainable consumption (6.7.5), Issue 4 Service, support, complaint resolution (6.7.6), Issue 5 Data protection and privacy (6.7.7, CCPA/CPRA + GDPR), Issue 6 Access to essential services (6.7.8), Issue 7 Education and awareness (6.7.9) | Fair marketing Consumer health Sustainable consumption Complaint resolution Data protection (CCPA + GDPR) Essential services Consumer education |
| § 6.8 — Community involvement & development | Issue 1 Community involvement (6.8.3), Issue 2 Education and culture (6.8.4), Issue 3 Employment creation and skills development (6.8.5), Issue 4 Technology development and access (6.8.6), Issue 5 Wealth and income creation (6.8.7), Issue 6 Health (6.8.8), Issue 7 Social investment (6.8.9) | Community involvement Education & culture Jobs & skills Technology & access Wealth & income Community health Corporate philanthropy |
| Art. 7 — Integration | Organization characteristics and SR (7.2), Understanding SR (7.3 — due diligence, relevance, sphere of influence, priorities), Integration practices (7.4 — awareness, orientation, integration), Communication (7.5), Enhancing credibility (7.6), Reviewing and improving (7.7), Voluntary initiatives (7.8) | Prioritization matrix (double materiality) Sphere of influence Awareness plan ESG orientation Governance integration ESG communication (anti-greenwashing) Credibility & resolution (assurance-ready) Review & monitoring Voluntary initiatives (Annex A) |
| International frameworks | Alignment with complementary frameworks cited by ISO 26000 (Annex A and bibliography) plus US and EU requirements: UN Global Compact (10 principles), UN SDGs (Agenda 2030), ILO (fundamental conventions), OECD (MNE guidelines), GRI Standards, SASB Standards (industry-specific), TCFD (4 pillars), IFRS S1/S2, SEC climate disclosure, B Corp, EU CSRD/ESRS | UN Global Compact matrix UN SDGs matrix ILO matrix OECD matrix GRI matrix SASB matrix TCFD matrix IFRS S1/S2 matrix SEC climate disclosure matrix B Corp Impact Assessment matrix CSRD/ESRS matrix |
| Not included | Elements that depend on each organization — and that must be filled in, calculated, or assessed internally by your team or by a specialized provider | Quantified GHG inventory (Scopes 1/2/3) Filled-in materiality matrix Filled-in stakeholder mapping CSRD/ESRS sustainability report content SEC climate disclosure filing EcoVadis / Sustainalytics / MSCI ESG score B Corp certification SBTi target validation |
Beyond the issue-by-issue mapping, here are the methodological rigor points that experienced CSOs, sustainability directors, and ESG raters verify first.
ISO 26000 is recognized as the international reference standard for social responsibility. An ISO 26000-aligned package positions you to respond to the major global ESG assessment and reporting frameworks.
| Criterion |
QSE Academy ISO 26000 $489 |
Free templates $0 |
ESG consulting firm $12,000 — $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage of the 7 ISO 26000 core subjects | ✓ 100% | Partial | ✓ 100% |
| Mapping of the 36 issues | ✓ Excel matrix | ✗ | Per engagement |
| Alignment with UN SDGs, GRI, SASB, TCFD | ✓ 11 matrices | ✗ | Per engagement |
| SEC climate disclosure / IFRS S1/S2 / CSRD readiness | ✓ Included | ✗ | Per engagement |
| Stakeholder engagement & double materiality procedures | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✓ |
| Editable Word format, neutral charter | ✓ | Variable | ✓ |
| Delivery time | Instant | Instant | 4 to 9 months |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ 30 days | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stakeholder facilitation & internal mobilization | On you | On you | Included |
Answer the 14 questions across the 7 core subjects to get your ISO 26000 ESG maturity score. Instant result, free, no personal information required.
The package isn't just delivered. Here is the concrete path to bring it into production in your organization, step by step.
Secure payment, immediate access to the full package as a ZIP. Within minutes you have the 90 Word documents, the Excel matrices (SDGs, GRI, SASB, TCFD, SEC, CSRD), and the user manual.
Adapting the documents to your organization: logo, governance, scope of activities, value chain, geographies, applicable disclosure regimes (SEC, CSRD, B Corp, etc.). Plan 2 to 4 weeks for thorough customization.
Stakeholder mapping, double materiality assessment, engagement plan, GHG inventory kickoff, ESG committee setup. The methodology comes with the package; the engagement work is yours.
Annual sustainability report (GRI / SASB / TCFD-ready), SEC climate disclosure preparation if applicable, EcoVadis / Sustainalytics / MSCI ESG questionnaire response, B Corp Impact Assessment if pursued.
You have 30 days to download the package, review its content, open the documents, and verify that the writing quality matches your expectations. If something is off, you write us an email — no justification needed — and the refund is processed within 5 business days. That simple.
The ESG regulatory and reporting landscape evolves rapidly. The package you buy today shouldn't become obsolete in 6 months. That's why updates are included.
The package already integrates ISO 26000:2010, UN SDGs, UN Global Compact, GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, SEC climate disclosure, EU CSRD/ESRS, B Corp, and FCPA / DOJ Compliance Program guidance. In case of new framework versions, SEC final rule changes, EFRAG guidance updates, or material new standards, you receive package updates free of charge for 12 months after your purchase.
The package gives you the complete documentation foundation aligned with ISO 26000 and the major global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, SEC climate disclosure, B Corp, CSRD). To obtain a high ESG rating (EcoVadis, Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG) or pass an enterprise audit, you also need to fill in the documents with your real data (GHG inventory, materiality matrix, stakeholder mapping, KPIs) and demonstrate operational implementation. The package saves you the 4 to 9 months of writing and methodological work. Operational work remains yours (typically 12 to 16 additional weeks).
No. ISO 26000:2010 is explicitly a guidance standard, not a management system standard like ISO 9001 or ISO 14001. It is not certifiable. However, several third-party recognition schemes use ISO 26000 as a structuring framework (B Corp Impact Assessment, EcoVadis, ISS ESG ratings). The package does not include a certification path but provides a documentation foundation that holds up to ESG rating agency review (EcoVadis, Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG, ISS ESG, CDP) and stakeholder scrutiny.
Yes. The package includes a dedicated SEC climate disclosure mapping matrix aligned with the SEC final rule on climate-related disclosures (March 2024 and any subsequent updates). It covers Scope 1, Scope 2, and material Scope 3 GHG inventory framework (GHG Protocol-aligned), climate-related risks (physical and transition), governance, strategy, risk management, metrics & targets — the four TCFD pillars now embedded in SEC requirements. The package supports compliance preparation but does not replace the work of accounting and disclosure teams who must produce the actual filings.
Most free ESG templates are limited to a values statement and a carbon footprint outline. They ignore the structural requirements of ISO 26000: the 7 principles (Art. 4), stakeholder mapping and sphere of influence (Art. 5), human rights due diligence (UNGP-aligned), the 36-issue matrix (Art. 6), and the 7 integration practices (Art. 7). The QSE Academy package is written specifically for ISO 26000 + global frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, SEC, CSRD, B Corp) and includes the 11 cross-walk matrices required for multi-framework reporting.
Plan 2 to 4 weeks to customize the documents: logo, governance structure, scope of activities, value chain map, applicable disclosure regimes (SEC, CSRD, etc.). Then plan stakeholder engagement and methodological work: stakeholder mapping, double materiality assessment, GHG inventory, ESG committee setup — 12 to 16 additional weeks depending on company size and starting maturity.
All policies, procedures, and templates are delivered in fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format. The 11 mapping matrices (UN SDGs, UN Global Compact, ILO, OECD, GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, SEC, B Corp, CSRD) are delivered in Excel format. No locked PDFs, no proprietary software dependency.
Yes. The 7 core subjects, 36 issues, and the cross-walk matrices align directly with the questionnaire structures used by major ESG raters: EcoVadis (Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement), Sustainalytics (ESG Risk Rating), MSCI ESG (Industry Materiality Map), ISS ESG (Quality Score), and CDP (Climate, Water, Forests). Having ISO 26000-structured documentation accelerates response time and improves scores significantly. EcoVadis score improvements of 15 to 30 points are typical after a structured ISO 26000 deployment.
Yes. A dedicated ISO 26000 ↔ B Corp Impact Assessment cross-walk matrix is included. The 7 ISO 26000 core subjects map directly to the 5 B Impact Assessment areas (Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, Customers). The package provides the documentation foundation needed to support B Corp candidacy — though the certification process itself (B Lab assessment, verification, recertification every 3 years) remains yours to complete.
The $489 license covers a single legal entity, with unlimited internal use (all your employees can use the package). For multi-site rollout, a group with multiple subsidiaries, or consulting use across multiple clients, contact us for an adapted license.
Yes. The package already integrates the latest 2025-2026 ESG landscape (ISO 26000:2010, GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, SEC climate disclosure, EU CSRD/ESRS, B Corp v6 standards). In case of significant framework updates, SEC final rule revisions, EFRAG guidance changes, or material new standards, you receive package updates free of charge for 12 months after your purchase.
You're covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee, no conditions. You write us a simple email — no justification required — and the refund is processed within 5 business days.
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