Certification is the process by which individual companies (factories, farms and other workplaces) and organizations undergo assessment by a third-party auditor. If the company meets the requirements set out in the standard or code, it can earn a certificate attesting to its compliance. Third-party certification involves an independent assessment declaring that specified requirements pertaining to a product, person, process or management system have been met. Social Accountability International provides tools, information and resources related to the SA8000 Standard on their website. All organizations interested in implementing the SA8000 Standard should visit their website and download the available information.
BENEFITS OF SA 8000 CERTIFICATION STANDARD
- Proves your commitment to social accountability and to treating your employees ethically and in compliance with global standards
- Improves the management and performance of your supply chain
- Allows you to ensure compliance with global standards and reduce the risk of negligence, public exposure and possible litigation
- Supports your corporate vision and build and reinforce the loyalty of your employees, customers and stakeholders
- Enables you to demonstrate proper social accountability when bidding for international contracts or expanding locally to accommodate new business.
