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Documentation kit · ISO 26000:2010

Your ISO 26000:2010 documentation, without starting from scratch.

Word and Excel templates to structure your ESG / CSR program, engage your stakeholders and document your commitments.

  • 7 principles, 7 core subjects, 36 issues
  • Human rights due diligence, double materiality, GHG inventory, anti-corruption
  • 91 editable files and SDG, GRI and CSRD correspondence matrices
  • SDGs · Global Compact: international standard aligned with UN frameworks
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ISO 26000:2010 documentation kit
91
Documents included
7
Core subjects covered
36
Issues mapped
7
Fundamental principles (Art. 4)
Who this kit is for

Designed for organizations that want to structure their ESG / CSR program credibly.

Corporation, nonprofit or public agency: an ISO 26000 documentation base ready to adapt.

SMBs and mid-market firms

Answer ESG requests from enterprise customers, federal contractors, investors and supply chain partners.

CustomersInvestorsSupply chain

Sustainability officers and ESG leads

Build a CSR policy, a stakeholder map and a materiality matrix that hold up to scrutiny.

CSR policyStakeholdersMateriality

Companies in CSRD scope

ISO 26000 as a structuring framework, alongside ESRS and double materiality.

CSRDESRSDouble materiality

ESG consultants and advisory firms

A validated documentation base to start client engagements without a blank page.

Client engagementsFirm license on request

What is in the kit

91 documents organized by ISO 26000:2010 article and core subject.

The 7 principles (Article 4), stakeholder identification and engagement (Article 5), the 7 core subjects and 36 issues (Article 6), integration (Article 7). Plus correspondence matrices with the UN Global Compact, SDGs, ILO, OECD, GRI and CSRD.

Master document list · ISO 26000:2010

Version 1.1, May 2026
91 documents · 69 Word · 22 Excel

Article 4 · Principles of social responsibility

6 documents · CSR policy, code of ethics, stakeholder commitment, rule of law and human rights statement, self-assessment.
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    CSR Commitments Register
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    7 CSR Principles Self-Assessment Grid
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    Code of Ethics
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    Commitment to Respecting Stakeholder Interests
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    Statement of Respect for Rule of Law International Norms and Human Rights
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    Social Responsibility Policy 7 Principles

Article 5 · Recognizing SR and engaging stakeholders

6 documents · SR identification, core subject relevance, sphere of influence, stakeholder map, engagement, consultation plan.
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    Social Responsibility Identification Procedure
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    Stakeholder Engagement Procedure
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    Annual Stakeholder Consultation Plan
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    Sphere of Influence Map
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    Stakeholder Map
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    Relevance Matrix of the 7 Core Subjects and Action Areas

Core subject 6.2 · Organizational governance

7 documents · CSR policy, CSR committee, whistleblowing, conflicts of interest, CSR manager job description.
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    Social Responsibility Governance and CSR Committee Procedure
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    Whistleblower Reporting Procedure
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    Conflict-of-Interest Management Procedure
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    CSR Manager CSR Director Job Description
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    CSR Committee Charter
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    CSR Committee Agenda and Minutes Template
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    CSR Policy of Management and Governance Structures

Core subject 6.3 · Human rights

9 documents · Due diligence, risk map, complicity, grievances, non-discrimination, fundamental rights at work.
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    Human Rights Due Diligence Procedure
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    Complicity Prevention Procedure
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    Grievance Remediation Mechanism
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    Civil and Political Rights Procedure
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    Economic Social and Cultural Rights Procedure
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    Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Procedure
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    Human Rights Due Diligence Plan
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    Human Rights Risk Map
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    Non-Discrimination and Vulnerable Groups Protection Policy

Core subject 6.4 · Labor practices

8 documents · Employment, conditions of work, social dialogue, health and safety, human capital, equal opportunity.
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    Working Conditions and Social Protection Procedure
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    Social Dialogue Procedure
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    Occupational Health and Safety Procedure
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    Equal Employment Opportunity and Quality of Work Life Procedure
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    Human Capital Development Plan
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    Workplace Psychosocial Risk Assessment Grid
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    Social Dashboard
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    Employment and Employer-Employee Relations Policy

Core subject 6.5 · The environment

6 documents · Pollution, resources, climate change, biodiversity, GHG inventory framework.
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    Pollution Prevention Procedure
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    Sustainable Resource Use Procedure
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    Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Procedure
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    Environmental and Biodiversity Protection Procedure
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    GHG Inventory Methodological Framework Scopes 1 2 3
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    Environmental Policy

Core subject 6.6 · Fair operating practices

6 documents · Anti-corruption, political involvement, fair competition, value chain, property rights, responsible sourcing.
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    Anti-Corruption Procedure
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    Responsible Political Engagement Procedure
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    Value Chain Social Responsibility Promotion Procedure
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    Property Rights Respect Procedure
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    Fair Competition Policy
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    Responsible Sourcing Policy

Core subject 6.7 · Consumer issues

7 documents · Fair marketing, health and safety, sustainable consumption, complaints, data protection, education.
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    Fair Marketing and Consumer Information Procedure
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    Consumer Health and Safety Protection Procedure
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    Sustainable Consumption Procedure
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    Customer Service Support and Complaint and Dispute Resolution Procedure
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    Data Protection and Privacy Procedure
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    Access to Essential Services Procedure
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    Consumer Education and Awareness Procedure

Core subject 6.8 · Community involvement and development

7 documents · Involvement, education and culture, jobs, technology, wealth and income, health, social investment.
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    Community Involvement Procedure
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    Education and Culture Procedure
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    Job Creation and Skills Development Procedure
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    Technology Development and Access Procedure
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    Wealth and Income Creation Procedure
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    Community Health Procedure
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    Community Investment and Corporate Philanthropy Procedure

Article 7 · Integrating social responsibility

20 documents · Prioritizing the 36 issues, communication, credibility, document control, internal audit, review, CSR risks.
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    Procedure for Integrating Social Responsibility into Governance Systems and Processes
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    Social Responsibility Review and Continual Improvement Procedure
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    Social Responsibility Communication Procedure
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    Credibility Enhancement and Dispute Resolution Procedure
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    Social Responsibility Document Control Procedure
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    Social Responsibility Internal Audit Procedure
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    Nonconformity and Corrective Action Management Procedure
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    Annual CSR Report Template
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    Internal CSR Audit Report Template
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    CSR Management Review Template
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    CSR Awareness and Competency Development Plan
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    Multi-Year Internal CSR Audit Program
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    CSR Training Plan by Role
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    Consolidated CSR Risk Map
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    CSR Corrective and Preventive Action Register
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    Relevance and Prioritization Matrix of the 36 Action Areas
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    Matrix of Social Responsibility Information Characteristics
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    Matrix of Voluntary CSR Initiatives
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    CSR Risk Dashboard
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    CSR Guidance Note

International frameworks

4 documents · ISO 26000 correspondence with the Global Compact and SDGs, ILO and OECD, GRI Standards, CSRD and ESRS.
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    Correspondence Matrix ISO 26000 Global Compact and SDGs
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    Correspondence Matrix ISO 26000 ILO and OECD
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    Correspondence Matrix ISO 26000 and GRI Standards
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    Correspondence Matrix ISO 26000 and CSRD ESRS

Audit and control

5 documents · CSR manual, internal audit grid by core subject, master list, CSR dashboards.
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    CSR Document Master List
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    CSR Performance Indicators Dashboard
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    CSR Indicators and Monitoring Dashboard
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    CSR Manual
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    CSR Internal Audit Grid by the 7 Core Subjects
Full master document list, implementation checklist and one complete procedure in the free sample.
Why this kit exists

A credible ESG program isn't built from an annual report.

7 principles, 7 core subjects, 36 issues. Each one calls for policies, procedures and evidence.

Articles 4 to 7

Generic templates miss the standard

A values statement and a carbon footprint are not enough: principles, sphere of influence, due diligence, 36 issues, integration.

EcoVadis · Sedex · CDP

Customers and investors require evidence

Detailed, auditable ESG questionnaires aligned with recognized frameworks. Without a structured dossier, scores stay low.

CSRD

Disclosure rules raise the bar

Deep sustainability reporting for a growing scope. Without stakeholders, materiality and KPIs, reporting stays fragile.

$12,000 to $30,000

An ESG consulting engagement is costly

20 to 50 consultant days. The kit provides the written foundation, your budget goes to your teams, stakeholders and rollout.

Clause-by-clause mapping

Every ISO 26000:2010 article and issue → one document in the kit.

Article by article and subject by subject, the text of the standard and the documents provided. This is what an ESG rater or analyst asks to see first.

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 policyCode of ethicsStakeholder commitmentRule of law statementInternational norms statementHuman rights commitment7 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 procedureRelevance matrixSphere of influence mappingStakeholder mappingEngagement procedure
§ 6.2 · Governance
Decision-making structures and processes (6.2.3) integrating social responsibility principles throughout the organization
CSR / ESG policyESG governanceESG committee charterConflicts of interestWhistleblower procedureSteering 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 mappingAvoidance of complicityGrievance remediationNon-discriminationVulnerable groupsCivil & political rightsEconomic & social rightsRights at work (ILO)Human rights due diligence plan
§ 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), Issue 5 Human capital development (6.4.7)
Employment relationshipsConditions of workSocial dialogueHealth & safetyHuman capitalEqual opportunity & quality of work life
§ 6.5 · The environment
Issue 1 Pollution prevention (6.5.3), Issue 2 Sustainable resource use (6.5.4), Issue 3 Climate change mitigation and adaptation (6.5.5), Issue 4 Environment protection & biodiversity (6.5.6)
Environmental policyPollution preventionSustainable resourcesClimate changeBiodiversityGHG inventory (Scopes 1/2/3, GHG Protocol)
§ 6.6 · Fair operating practices
Issue 1 Anti-corruption (6.6.3, FCPA), Issue 2 Responsible political involvement (6.6.4), Issue 3 Fair competition (6.6.5), 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 involvementFair competitionCSR in value chainProperty rightsResponsible sourcing
§ 6.7 · Consumer issues
Issue 1 Fair marketing (6.7.3), Issue 2 Health and safety (6.7.4), 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 + GDPR), Issue 6 Access to essential services (6.7.8), Issue 7 Education and awareness (6.7.9)
Fair marketingConsumer healthSustainable consumptionComplaint resolutionData protection (CCPA + GDPR)Essential servicesConsumer 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 involvementEducation & cultureJobs & skillsTechnology & accessWealth & incomeCommunity healthCorporate 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 influenceAwareness planCSR guidance noteGovernance integrationCSR communicationCredibility & dispute resolutionReview & monitoringVoluntary initiatives (Annex A)
International frameworks
Alignment with complementary frameworks cited by ISO 26000 (Annex A and bibliography) and EU reporting: UN Global Compact (10 principles), UN SDGs (Agenda 2030), ILO (fundamental conventions), OECD (MNE guidelines), GRI Standards, EU CSRD/ESRS
UN Global Compact and SDGs matrixILO and OECD matrixGRI Standards matrixCSRD/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 matrixFilled-in stakeholder mappingCSRD/ESRS sustainability report contentSEC climate disclosure filingEcoVadis / Sustainalytics / MSCI ESG scoreB Corp certificationSBTi target validation
§Each document in the kit is linked to its article or core subject in the master document list delivered with the kit.

Technical compliance

The points an experienced sustainability officer checks.

Ten methodological points sustainability officers and ESG raters check first. The kit addresses them one by one.

Principles applied, not declared

The 7 principles, from accountability to human rights, turned into operational practices.

Article 4

Structured human rights due diligence

Procedure aligned with the UN Guiding Principles, not a simple ethical commitment.

6.3.3

Sphere of influence

Direct and indirect relationships analyzed, upstream and downstream value chain included.

5.2.3

Double materiality

Financial materiality and impact materiality told apart, in line with CSRD and ESRS.

7.3.2 · 7.3.4

Stakeholder mapping

Identification, prioritization, engagement methods: a method, not a list.

5.3.2

SMART KPIs

Baselines, milestones and quantified targets, not just intentions.

7.7

Framework alignment

Explicit matrices with the SDGs, Global Compact, ILO, OECD, GRI and CSRD for reporting.

Annex A

CSR management review

Top-management oversight, annual review, structured agenda, traceable minutes, committee charter.

7.7

GHG inventory framework

Scopes 1, 2 and 3 following the GHG Protocol.

6.5.5

Anti-corruption program

Code of conduct, whistleblowing channel, accounting controls, FCPA references.

6.6.3
ISO

ISO 26000: international recognition

The international reference standard for social responsibility. The kit links it to major global ESG assessment and reporting frameworks.

UN SDGs, Agenda 2030UN Global CompactGRI StandardsEU CSRD / ESRSEcoVadisOECD
ESG flash audit

Where do you stand today?

Answer the 14 questions across the 7 core subjects to get your ISO 26000 ESG maturity score. Instant result, free, no personal information required.

Question 1 / 14
Article 4: Principles
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Deployment process

From order to credible ESG program, here is the path.

1
Day 1

Download

Full ZIP: 91 Word and Excel documents, including the SDG, Global Compact, ILO, OECD, GRI and CSRD matrices.

2
Weeks 1 to 4

Customization

Logo, governance, activities, value chain, geographies, applicable disclosure regimes.

3
Weeks 5 to 12

Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder map, double materiality, engagement plan, GHG inventory kickoff, CSR committee.

4
Weeks 12 to 16

Reporting and rating

Annual CSR report, EcoVadis, Sustainalytics or MSCI ESG questionnaire responses.

Typical timeline: 12 to 16 weeks to be ready for an ESG rating or a customer audit, from 10 to 24 depending on your starting point.
Need a hand? Our consultants can tailor the kit to your site and support the rollout, on quote.
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They use the kit

What organizations that adopted it say.

★★★★★

Clear procedures and usable SDG and GRI matrices. The kit saved us time on the writing, stakeholder dialogue was still our work.

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Megan
Chief Sustainability Officer · Mid-market manufacturer, USA
★★★★★

The authors know ESG. The double materiality method and the GHG inventory framework gave us a structure for our sustainability program.

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Robert
Head of ESG · Listed Services Company, USA
★★★★★

We built our ESG program without an outside consultant. The kit sped up the writing, filling in our own data took real time.

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David
VP Operations · B Corp candidate firm, Canada
★★★★★

Word files that are easy to rework, accurate ESG terminology, an operational anti-corruption procedure. Some matrices need real internal work to fill in.

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Amanda
General Counsel · PE-backed industrial firm, UK
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to your most common questions.

Is ISO 26000 certifiable?

No. It is a voluntary guidance standard, not a certifiable management system. The kit prepares you for external assessments built on the same concepts, such as EcoVadis or B Corp, implementation remains yours.

Are the documents editable?

Yes. 69 Word files and 22 Excel files, no locked PDFs. Neutral layout, ready for your logo and colors.

Does the kit help with ESG rating questionnaires?

Yes. Core subjects and correspondence matrices cover the four EcoVadis themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, sustainable procurement. Your own data and evidence remain to be added.

Does the license cover several entities?

It covers a single legal entity, with unlimited internal use. Multi-site rollout, group with subsidiaries or consulting firm: contact us for a suitable license.

When will I receive the files?

As soon as payment is confirmed, as an instant download. One ZIP, with folders by document type.

What if the kit does not suit me?

You have 30 days to review it. Write to support@qse-academy.com explaining what does not meet your needs: the refund is issued to your original payment method, 4 to 5 business days after processing.

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