RB/T 178-2018Conformity assessment. Requirements for social responsibility (English PDF)

Foreword

This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.

This standard is proposed and managed by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration.

This standard was drafted. China National Accreditation Center for Conformity Assessment, National Certification and Accreditation Administration, China Certification and Accreditation Association, Beijing Zhongda Huayuan Certification Center, Huaxia Certification Center Co., Ltd., University of International Business and Economics, China Textile Information Center, Shenzhen Market Supervision Supervisory Authority, Zhejiang Gongxin Certification Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Jiuzhou Certification Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Standard Technology Research Institute.

Introduction

With the development of economy, society and science and technology and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, education level and civilization level, people are facing society.

The focus of responsibility is constantly growing. Organization is an important component of the social and economic system. It uses resources and gains community and interests in its own development.

Support from relevant parties and the entire society. In the development, the organization needs to give back to the society as much as possible, consider and manage its decisions and activities for the economy, the social and environmental impacts, and actively assume the corresponding social responsibilities.

Organizations shoulder their social responsibilities, which not only help to improve the competitiveness and reputation of the organization, but also contribute to the sustainable development of the organization itself.

exhibition. More organizations consciously and effectively fulfilling their social responsibilities will help build a harmonious society and promote economic, social and environmental sustainability.

development of.

The content and priorities of the social responsibility that the organization needs to undertake should be appropriate to the level of economic, social and environmental development in the region where the organization is located.

It is advisable to combine its own characteristics with the expectations of stakeholders and to meet applicable laws, regulations and related requirements.

This standard is based on the principles and core themes of the GB/T 36000-2015 Social Responsibility Guide, with particular attention to the Chinese laws and regulations.

The requirements are to consider the current level of social and economic development in China and the expectations of stakeholders such as consumers, workers, investors and suppliers.

Seven principles and seven core themes of social responsibility are defined. Seven topics are relevant to each organization, but not in seven topics each requirement is equally applicable to all organizations. The organization can combine the laws of the region based on the requirements of applicable laws and regulations.

The level of economic, social and environmental development, its own characteristics and stages of development, and the expectations of stakeholders, identifying and determining the application of each social responsibility theme Specific content.

This standard and RB/T 179-2018 "Guidelines for the Assessment of Social Responsibility of Conformity Assessment" constitute a support for China's social responsibility evaluation activities.

Certification recognizes industry standards.

Organizations that expect to use this standard are more concerned with the improvement of their social responsibility performance than just meeting the requirements. At the same time promote supply the other members of the chain share social responsibility. The content of this standard does not conflict with other management systems implemented by the organization.

Effective implementation will promote better performance of other management systems of the organization.

Conformity assessment social responsibility requirements

1 Scope

This standard specifies the principles, requirements and management of the organization's social responsibility.

This standard applies to organizations of all types, sizes, industries, and geographies, and can be used to organize the management, evaluation, and Improvements can also be used by organizations and third-party certification bodies to evaluate the organization's social responsibility management processes and performance.

2 Normative references

The following documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the dated version applies to this article.

Pieces. For undated references, the latest edition (including all amendments) applies to this document.

GB/T 19000-2016 Quality Management System Foundation and Terminology GB/T 24001-2016 Environmental Management System Requirements and User Guide GB/T 28001-2011 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Requirements GB/T 36000-2015 Social Responsibility Guide

3 Terms and definitions

GB/T 36000-2015, GB/T 19000-2016, GB/T 24001-2016 and GB/T 28001-2011 and the following terms and definitions apply to this document. For ease of use, some of the terms in GB/T 36000-2015 are repeated below.

And definitions.

Organization

An entity or group that combines responsibilities, authorities, and relationships with clear objectives and a combination of people and facilities.

Note 1. When applying this standard, the organization does not include the performance of state functions (such as the exercise of legislative, law enforcement and judicial power; the formulation of public policies for the public good;

The government at the time of representing the state in fulfilling its international obligations, etc.) [GB/T 36000-2015, definition 3.22] 3.2 Accountability an organization can accept the accountability of its governing bodies, regulators, and even its stakeholders for its decisions and activities.

[GB/T 36000-2015, definition 3.12] 3.3 Consumer an individual who purchases or uses property, products, or services for private purposes.

[GB/T 36000-2015, definition 3.19] 3.4 Value chain A sequence of activities or parties that are provided or valued in the form of a product or service.

Note 1. Value providers include suppliers, business outsourcers, contractors and others.