SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUDITS
Social Accountability audits are designed to assess the social and ethical practices of your suppliers or potential suppliers in line with the duty of diligence.
We check Employment practices, Worker treatment and compensation, safety, behavior in terms of harassment. Social Audit are based on the code of conduct and social accountability SA8000 standard.
- Child Labor
- Forced or Compulsory Labour
- Health and Safety
- Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
- Discrimination
- Disciplinary Practices
- Working Hours
- Remuneration
- Management System
Findings are collated in a comprehensive report, and a corrective action plan is provided to prioritize the most important follow-up actions for the factory’s improvement.
Progress on corrective actions can be measured through follow-up audits, desktop reviews, and phone calls.
Social accountability audits are an integral part of a company’s management system and supplier qualification process. They facilitate greater transparency and accountability across the supply chain,showcase a company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, and ensure that operations align with the expectations of stakeholders such as consumers, investors, and regulators.