At Uniplex (UK) Ltd, we are proud to announce that we have achieved the Level of ‘Mastery’ in our first ISO 26000 audit, the international benchmark for social responsibility.
We are delighted to share a landmark achievement: we have been awarded the Level of Mastery in our first ISO 26000 audit. The accomplishment highlights our commitment to ethical practices, preventing modern slavery, promoting sustainable growth, and having a positive impact across all our stakeholders. This attainment reflects not only the hard work of our team but also our ongoing promise for ethical business practices.
What is ISO 26000?
ISO 26000 is the globally recognised standard for social responsibility, providing guidance on how businesses can operate in an ethical, transparent, and sustainable way. Unlike traditional ISO certifications, ISO 26000 is not a management system standard but a framework for embedding responsibility into every aspect of an organisation’s culture, strategy, and daily operations.
Uniplex’s ISO 26000 audit was conducted by DEKRA, a global leader in auditing and certification with expertise in healthcare and medical technologies. Their specialist and applied knowledge ensures that Uniplex’s social responsibility practices were evaluated to the highest standards. The DEKRA Assessment focused on nine key areas:
– Identify Social Responsibility
– Identify and Engage with Stakeholders
– Organisational Governance
– Human Rights
– Relations and Working Conditions
– Environment
– Fair Practices
– Consumer Issues
– Communities and Local Development
What the Level of Mastery Means
In the two-day audit, Uniplex’s social responsibility performance was scored 790 points out of a possible 1000, just 1% off getting the highest level of Exemplarity. Despite this, Uniplex is extremely proud to be awarded the 4 out of 5 star rank for social responsibility, attaining the score of Mastery.
Achieving the Level of Mastery demonstrates that Uniplex (UK) Ltd has gone beyond compliance and into leadership. It shows that we have successfully integrated the nine core subjects of ISO 26000 into our way of working. This recognition affirms that our commitments are not just words on paper but embedded in how we make decisions, treat people, and impact the world around us.
What this Means for Our Stakeholders
For our customers, partners, and employees, this achievement reinforces trust. It demonstrates that we are serious about operating with integrity, creating positive social impact, and ensuring sustainability is more than a box-ticking exercise. We are determined to prevent poor business practices such as modern slavery.
For us as a company, it’s a reflection of our values. ISO 26000 is not a one-off effort; it’s a continuous journey of accountability, listening to stakeholders, and striving for improvement. Achieving the level of Mastery proves that our culture of responsibility is deeply rooted and future-focused.
This is not the end of the journey, it is a foundation for what comes next. We will continue to push for responsible supply chains and remain accountable to the communities and environments we affect. At Uniplex (UK) Ltd success is not just about growth and profitability, it’s about doing business the right way. Achieving ISO 26000 Level of Mastery is a proud moment, but also a reminder of our responsibility to lead with purpose.
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