4.5 Respect for the rule of law

ISO 26000:2010 outlines principle 4.5 Respect for the rule of law, urging organisations to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, uphold legal frameworks, and act ethically within the jurisdictions where they operate, ensuring their activities do not undermine legal order. This principle reinforces the need for transparent, accountable behaviour that aligns corporate actions with societal expectations of lawful conduct.