SA 8000 -
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY CERTIFICATION |
SA 8000
certification addresses issues including forced and child labor, occupational
health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining,
discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, and
management systems.
As well as
setting workplace standards worldwide, SA 8000 also embraces existing
international agreements, including conventions from the International Labour
Organization, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Adopting SA 8000 certification means an organization must consider the social impact of their operations in addition to the conditions under which their employees, partners, and suppliers operate. It can be applied to any company, of any size, worldwide. Certifying your organization against SA 8000 with an SGS audit will help you develop and improve social accountability across your operations. Working with our experienced auditors to implement the most globally accepted workplace standard demonstrates social accountability when bidding for contracts and expanding your organization.
BENEFITS OF SA 8000 CERTIFICATION STANDARD |
• Proves your commitment to social
accountability and treating your employees ethically and in compliance with
global standards.
• Improves the management and
performance of your supply chain
• Allows you to ensure compliance with
global standards and reduce the risk of negligence, public exposure and
possible litigation
• Supports your corporate vision and
build and reinforce the loyalty of your employees, customers, and stakeholders
• Enables you to demonstrate proper
social accountability when bidding for international contracts or expanding
locally to accommodate new business