SA8000: Social Accountability
Managing Social Accountability through Ethical Workplace Practices
The SA8000 standard is a credible, comprehensive and effective management system-based tool for helping to improve workplace conditions...
Developed in 1997 by Social Accountability International (SAI), the SA8000 standard is a credible, comprehensive and effective management system based tool for helping to improve workplace conditions. When independently assessed and certified, SA8000 helps a company to publicly demonstrate their conformance to accepted principles for Social Accountability.
SA8000 is based on human rights conventions from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) , the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention of Rights of the Child. It includes elements to help:
Prevent child labor, forced labor, discrimination, and inhumane discipline
Protect freedom of association and rights to bargain, worker compensation, and working hours
Ensure healthy and safe working environments
What are the Benefits of SA8000 Certification?
SA8000 certification offers a competitive advantage for your business, and assurances for your workers, your consumers and other key stakeholders by:
Demonstrating your commitment to human rights in the workplace and providing safe and ethical work practices
Enhancement and protection of your company’s brand reputation
Increased employee satisfaction, retention and productivity
Supporting compliance with social accountability standards across your supply chain
For additional information, visit the SAI’s website at www.sa-intl.org.
Why Choose LRQA?
LRQA has global accreditation from Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) to deliver SA8000 certification; when you choose LRQA, you choose to achieve accredited certification from a respected, world renowned global registrar.
Our social accountability assessors are specialists who are matched with the particular needs for your assessment, taking account of the sector and country you work in. They will carry out an effective and robust assessment of your working practices and conditions, and also take into account your stakeholders’ interests.
LRQA is a market leader in the provision of certification, verification and training services, and over half of the world's top 200 companies choose LRQA for their Business Assurance needs.
Beyond certification, LRQA provides an extensive range of services to support your business’ future growth and development, including training solutions, corporate report assurance and integrated management system assessments.
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