Corporate Social Responsibility Management System (CSRMS) – ČSN 01 0391:2021
ČSN 01 0391:2021 is a Czech national standard that specifies the requirements for a Corporate Social Responsibility Management System (CSRMS). It provides organizations with a structured framework to integrate social responsibility into business operations by balancing economic performance, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. The current edition was published in 2021, replacing the 2013 version.
The standard is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors, including manufacturing, service industries, public institutions, and non-profit organizations. It helps organizations establish responsible business practices, strengthen stakeholder relationships, improve transparency, ensure ethical conduct, and support sustainable development through continual improvement.
Implementing ČSN 01 0391:2021 enables organizations to enhance corporate reputation, improve employee engagement, strengthen environmental and social performance, and demonstrate accountability to customers, investors, regulators, and the wider community. The standard follows the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach to drive continual improvement and long-term organizational success.
Promotes responsible and ethical business practices.
Strengthens environmental, social, and economic performance.
Improves stakeholder trust and corporate reputation.
Enhances employee engagement and organizational culture.
Supports sustainable business growth and risk management.
Demonstrates commitment to transparency and accountability.
Improves compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Encourages continual improvement and long-term organizational success.
Submit the certification application and accept the certification proposal.
Conduct an optional gap assessment to evaluate the existing Corporate Social Responsibility Management System.
Stage 1 Audit is performed to review documented information and assess organizational readiness.
Stage 2 Audit evaluates the effective implementation and performance of the CSR Management System.
Following a successful audit review, the certification decision is made and the certification certificate is issued.
Surveillance audits are conducted periodically to verify continued compliance and continual improvement.
Re-certification is carried out after the certification cycle to maintain the validity of the certification.
