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What is SA 8000?
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SAI's
first social accountability system, SA 8000, is a way for retailers,
brand companies, suppliers and other organizations to maintain just and
decent working conditions throughout the supply chain.
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SA 8000 standard and verification system is a credible, comprehensive
and efficient tool for assuring humane workplaces because it includes: |
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A standard
that covers all widely-accepted international labor rights. |
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Factory-level
management system requirement for ongoing compliance and improvement. |
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Independent,
expert verification of compliance: Certification of facilities by
auditing bodies accredited by SAI. SAI accreditation ensures that
auditors have the procedures and resources needed to conduct thorough
and objective audits. There are currently nine organizations accredited
to do SA 8000 certification. |
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Involvement
by all stakeholders: Participation by all key sectors, including
workers and trade unions, companies, socially responsible! investors,
nongovernmental organizations and government, in the SA 8000 system.
Such participation is required withthe Advisory Board, drafting and
revision of me standard and auditing system, conferences, training, and
the complaints system. |
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Public
reporting: SA 8000 certified facilities are posted on the SAI web site.
Companies that join level two of the SA 8000 Corporate Involvement
Program (CIP) release annual progress reports verified by SAI. |
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Harnessing
consumer and investor concern: The SA 8000 Certification and Corporate
Involvement Program help consumers and investors to identify and
support companies that are committed to assuring human rights in the workplace
SA 8000 Standard Elements.
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