General Social audit
The purpose of the Social Audit is to verify the supplier’s compliance with both health & safety standards (such as SA8000, SCI, ETI, WRAP, ICTI, etc...) and local labor laws.
The Social Audit can determine whether:
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Health & safety standards are complied with
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Local labor laws are respected
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Rights of association & collective bargaining are recognized
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Discrimination, disciplinary practices, harassment or abuse is present
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Forced labor or child labor is practiced
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Adequate compensation & benefits are provided
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Environmental standards are respected
Our General social audit will allow you to:
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Be proactive about sustainable development.
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Avoid factories with dangerous working conditions, child labor etc.
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Know how near or far your supplier is from the SA 8000 principles.
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Demonstrate to your clients that you are socially responsible company.
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Save time and secure your business
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Social audit reports also list out the suggestions for continuous improvement. Many clients and factories enact corrective action plans after an initial social audit. The implementation of a corrective action plan is the first step towards achieving the international standards.