09 Jul
SA 8000 is a global social accountability standard that provides a framework for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility. The SA 8000 standard was developed by Social Accountability International (SAI), a non-profit organization based in the United States.
The SA 8000 standard is based on internationally recognized human rights standards, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The standard covers a range of social accountability requirements, including child labor, forced labor, health and safety, freedom of association, discrimination, disciplinary practices, and working hours.
To obtain an SA 8000 certificate, an organization must undergo a certification audit by an accredited third-party certification body. The audit evaluates the organization’s social accountability management system and its compliance with the SA 8000 standard. If the organization meets the requirements of the standard, it can receive an SA 8000 certificate, which is valid for three years.
The SA 8000 certification process can help organizations to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, improve their reputation, and meet the expectations of stakeholders such as customers, employees, and investors. It can also help organizations to identify areas for improvement in their social accountability management systems and take steps to address them.
