IQNet SR10 Certificate of Corporate Social Responsibility

IQNet SR10 Consultancy

As a Social Responsibility consultancy, we help you achieve IQNet SR10 certification by following our methodology:

  • Initial assessment. This involves identifying the current situation in order to adapt the company’s current reality as closely as possible to the requirements of the IQNet SR10 standard.
  • CSR training and awareness. CSR courses for the System Manager, executives, managers and staff in general.
  • Preparation of documentation. We help you draft the required policies, procedures and instructions. Thanks to our Gesttic method, we ensure that implementation and certification are useful and agile.
  • Implementation of IQNet SR10 CSR requirements. We highlight that this involves materiality analysis (analysis of context and stakeholders), risks and opportunities, objectives, management review, non-conformities, etc.
  • CSR audit. Specialised in IQNet SR10 internal audits, as well as Ecovadis, SMETA and Lucie Progress audits.
  • Certification audit. We help you choose the accredited certifier that best suits your needs. We accompany you throughout the certification audit, until its completion.
  • ISO outsourcing. Once you have obtained the certificate, we help you maintain your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) management system, adapting to your needs. We can also help you maintain other certificates such as ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 45001 for occupational risk prevention.

The IQNet SR10 Ethics and Social Responsibility Certificate is the key tool for companies that want to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, ethics and corporate responsibility in a verifiable and internationally recognised way.

What does the IQNet SR10 certificate offer?

The IQNet SR10 corporate social responsibility certificate helps to integrate ethical and socially responsible practices into your strategy and operations. Its implementation provides:

Comprehensive management of corporate social responsibility (CSR)

The IQNet SR10 certificate helps to manage social responsibility in a systematic manner, covering compliance with legislation, human rights, transparency, sustainable development, environmental management (ISO 14001) and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001).

IQNet SR10 certification is a sign of commitment to social responsibility, which can enhance the organisation’s image and reputation among customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

By following the requirements of IQNet SR10, organisations ensure that they are complying with applicable legislation on social responsibility and sustainability.

Demonstrates a structured and responsible approach to social, environmental and ethical issues. Facilitates communication and collaboration with stakeholders (employees, suppliers, community, etc.).

Promotes sustainable practices aligned with the SDGs, carbon footprint and eco-design that help minimise environmental impact and maximise long-term social and economic benefits.

The IQNet SR10 standard establishes the requirements for a social responsibility management system to manage and minimise the social and environmental impacts of its activities.

IQNet SR10 requirements

IQNet SR10 is a standard that establishes the requirements for a social responsibility management system (SRMS). It provides a framework for managing the social, environmental and economic impacts of your activities. Its main requirements are:

Organisational Context
You must identify and analyse the context and relevant stakeholders, such as employees, suppliers, customers, the community, the government, and their expectations. This is sometimes referred to as materiality analysis. Once identified, you must define the social, economic, and environmental impacts that your activities may generate.

You must demonstrate your leadership and commitment to social responsibility by integrating this management into your strategy.

Establish a clear Social Responsibility policy that expresses your commitment to its principles, incorporating ethical values.

Planning involves identifying risks and opportunities related to your social responsibility and taking action to mitigate or enhance them. It also involves defining measurable objectives for the continuous improvement of social responsibility, aligned with the social responsibility policy, in accordance with the PESTLE model.

The necessary resources (human, financial, technological) must be provided to implement the social responsibility management system. Employees must have the appropriate skills and training to understand and apply the principles of social responsibility. Internal and external communication channels must be established on issues related to social responsibility.

It involves implementing controls to ensure the proper management of social, economic and environmental aspects. Managing social responsibility throughout the entire value chain, including suppliers and contractors.

Establishing mechanisms for stakeholders to participate and give their opinion on relevant issues.

Monitoring and Measurement to measure and monitor performance against established objectives. This involves conducting an internal audit and carrying out a Management Review.

Continuous improvement of ethics and social responsibility through corrective actions to address non-conformities or problems detected. It also involves promoting continuous improvement of the management system to increase its effectiveness in terms of social responsibility.

The IQNet SR10 Ethics and Social Responsibility certification is an international recognition that enables organisations to integrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their management processes. Based on the ISO 26000 standard, this certification converts the principles of sustainability and business ethics into specific, measurable and auditable requirements.

FAQs IQNet SR10 Certificate of Ethics and Social Responsibility

What is IQNet SR10?

The IQNet SR10 standard is a “social responsibility management system” that translates the guidelines of ISO 26000 into practices applicable within any type of organisation. Thanks to its practical approach, it helps companies of all sizes and sectors to integrate the values of “ethics and social responsibility” into their corporate culture.

The certification requires compliance with seven fundamental principles of a socially responsible system:

  1. Responsibility. You must take responsibility for your decisions and activities in relation to the economic, social and environmental impact they generate. It reinforces the idea of accountability and proactive action to prevent negative effects on society and the environment.
  2. Transparency. This involves communicating relevant information about operations in a clear, truthful and accessible manner. This includes policies, processes, results, risks and opportunities. It fosters trust among customers, employees, suppliers and society in general.
  3. Ethical conduct. This means acting with integrity, honesty and fairness, avoiding corrupt, discriminatory or unfair practices. Ethical values guide behaviour in all areas of management, from labour relations to commercial practices.
  4. Respect for the interests of stakeholders: employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, the local community and society in general. Integrating their interests into decision-making contributes to long-term sustainability and strengthens the legitimacy of the company.
  5. Respect for the rule of law. Ensures strict compliance with the laws and regulations in each country where it operates. The IQNet SR10 certificate promotes adaptation to local legal frameworks, without losing sight of international standards of social responsibility. It reinforces credibility and minimises legal and reputational risks.
  6. Respect for international codes of conduct. The IQNet SR10 certificate establishes the need to respect codes of conduct and agreements that promote good business practices. It includes guidelines from the UN, ILO and other global bodies that seek to ensure fair working conditions, responsible trade and sustainability.
  7. Respect for human rights. Organisations must ensure decent working conditions, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and safety at work. IQNet SR10 reinforces this commitment by aligning business management with the universal principles of fundamental rights.

Today, customers and stakeholders value not only the quality of products or services, but also the conditions under which they are produced. Having a social responsibility management system such as IQNet SR10 allows companies to demonstrate their commitment to employees, shareholders, business partners, the environment and society in general. Therefore, one of the requirements is materiality analysis.

Obtaining the IQNet SR10 certificate brings multiple advantages:

  • International recognition of corporate social responsibility (CSR).
  • Generation of trust and loyalty among customers, employees and partners.
  • Improvement of corporate reputation and differentiation from the competition.
  • Easy integration with other management systems such as ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for safety, or SGE21 from Forética.
  • Alignment with sustainability tools such as the guidelines according to GRI, Ecovadis, or SMETA standards with 2 and 4 pillars and carbon footprint.

The IQNet SR10 certification process, once all the requirements of the standard have been implemented, is carried out in several phases:

Initial interview and objectives → definition of needs and certification proposal.
Certification audit (Phases 1 and 2) → involves a document review and on-site evaluation of processes to verify compliance with the requirements of the standard.
Independent assessment → validation of the audit results by the certification committee and issuance of the certificate.
Follow-up audits → annual checks to ensure the maintenance of the management system and continuous improvement in social responsibility. We can help you with our ISO outsourcing service.
Recertification → renewal every three years to maintain the validity of the certificate.

The price of IQNet SR10 certification depends on the size of the company, the complexity of the processes and the scope of the audit. It is best to request a personalised quote from both the social responsibility consultancy and the ISO certifier, tailored to the characteristics of each organisation.

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