Free tools
For the practical application of ISO 26000 we have developed a number of free tools that are both powerful and user-friendly:
- Issue matrix
- Stakeholder communication matrix
- Implementation matrix
- Step-by-step plan
Issue matrix

In practice, this matrix appears to be the central tool for SR prioritization. The tool also helps gain insight into the connection between relevant SR issues, stakeholder interests and own processes.
The matrix has a twofold objective:
- Making the relations between the 37 SR issues and the stakeholders and processes of the organization transparent;
- Mapping the relevance, significance and priority of each issue.
Stakeholder-communication matrix

The matrix has a twofold objective:
- Providing an overview of the SR communication with stakeholders;
- Involving the organization and assigning those responsible.
Download here the stakeholder communication matrix
Implementation matrix

implementation of SR. The tool has been developed because it has been
requested by a number of SR management groups for achieving an overview of
the implementation's coordination.
The matrix has been derived from the step-by-step plan below.
Download here the implementation matrix
Step-by-step plan

This step-by-step plan is in keeping with the guidance of ISO 26000 and does justice to the iterative character of the SR integration process. SR integration is a process of learning and growing, and steps are regularly reconsidered. For example, in order to improve the SR policy or to adjust SR issues.
Download here the Step-by-step plan
Quotes

"The SR discussion has become structured and streamlined thanks to the use of an issue matrix that defines ten SR issues with a high priority. We felt that we covered the entire field and quickly reached a consensus."
Piet Veel, Former Nature and Recreation Sector Manager, PWN:

"The stakeholder-communication matrix helps to describe who communicates which CSR issues, how and when"
Jos Manders, Former QHSE Coordinator, Van Houtum (now Alpheios)

"ISO 26000 issue-matrix has helped us to improve the priorities of our
environmental aspects"
Gerard Raaymakers, QHSE Manager Sint Oedenrode, Ahrend