March 24, 2025
How will Governments, Industries and Consumers respond to the protectionism of USA, China, Europe etc.? Which extraordinary measures and innovations do we need? It is almost certain that consumers will have less income to buy new products. Will local sharing economies grow rapidly to share products and avoid buying? Will more people share their expertise and services in exchange to each other? Getting things done without paying? Creating new economics systems that will become less independent of money?
Despite the current ‘social distancing’ some civilians are taking more care of the vulnerable people in societies. Health and welfare of societies are under pressure. And isn’t that exactly what we all want deep inside: a healthy life and society and well-being for all people?
During a unique global multi-stakeholder process of six years 99 countries agreed in 2010 upon what ‘Social Responsibility’ means in the ISO 26000 standard, starting with:
‘Responsibility of organizations (Public and Private sector) for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour that:
Did all the ISO 26000 experts involved in this process, expected a crisis like now? Of course not, but we all shared the believe that an inclusive society should be on top of mind. Leaving no one behind. Let’s put our shoulders together to realize this society.