1 · Purpose
This policy establishes the requirements for social sustainability within the CAO-900 Sustainability. It gives effect, in a single harmonised instrument, to the control objectives upon which recognised standards converge for this area.
2 · Scope
This policy applies to all information, systems, services, personnel and third parties within the scope of the management system.
3 · Policy statements
3.x · CAO-940 Policy Controls
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to social sustainability, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.
3.1 · CAO-941 Own Workforce
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Own Workforce, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.1.x · CAO-941 Organisational Controls
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3.2 · CAO-942 Value-Chain Workers
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Value-Chain Workers, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.2.x · CAO-942 Organisational Controls
3.3 · CAO-943 Affected Communities
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Affected Communities, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.3.x · CAO-943 Organisational Controls
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3.4 · CAO-944 Consumers and End-Users
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Consumers and End-Users, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.4.x · CAO-944 Organisational Controls
4 · Roles & responsibilities
- Governing body — approves this policy and oversees its effectiveness.
- Executive management — allocates resources and assigns control ownership.
- Control owners — implement, operate and evidence the controls in their area.
- All personnel & third parties — comply with this policy within their role.
5 · Compliance, monitoring & review
Compliance with this policy is mandatory. This policy is reviewed at least annually, or upon significant change to the threat, regulatory or technological environment. Exceptions require documented risk acceptance by the accountable owner.