SA8000 Social Responsibility

Standards for Social Responsibility and Accountability

The Social Responsibility Standard, ISO 26000:2010, is a guidance standard and does not include requirements and therefore a non-certifiable standard.

However, SA8000, the Social Accountability Standard published by Social Accountability International (SAI), is certifiable.

This Standard is based on:

• The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Various International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions.

NSAI can offer SA8000 audit services on behalf of IQNet Ltd., as an IQNet Ltd. representative.

Scope of SA8000

SA8000 covers a range of areas of public concern, including:

• Child labour
• Forced labour
• Workplace safety and health
• Freedom of association
• Discrimination
• Discipline and bullying
• Working hours
• Wages

How Can My Organisation Benefit?

In a nutshell, SA8000 certification offers:

• Verification of your commitment to socially responsible business ethics
• Protection of your brand
• Enhanced reputation as a responsible corporate citizen
• A positive image to consumers and potential investors
• Distinction among your global competitors
• Protection from negative media exposure.

Benefits for your workers

SA8000 can help you to achieve:

• A fair, safe and equitable working environment
• Improved working conditions
• Higher morale in the workforce.

NSAI offers SA8000 through IQNet Ltd. which is an SA8000 accredited certification body.

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