SA8000-System Certification-Benchmarks Company Limited-Benchmarks Company Limited

SA8000

The SA8000 is short for Social Accountability 8000 program standard, which is the world’s leading social certification program. The SA8000 Standard and Certification System provide a framework for organizations of all types, in any industry, and in any country to conduct business in a way that is fair and decent for workers and to demonstrate their adherence to the highest social standards. Created by SAI in 1997 as the first credible social certification, it has led the industry for over 20 years.
SAAS activities support the improvement of workplace environments through implementation of social responsibility, accountability, and transparency in businesses and organizations. SAAS evaluates auditing organizations to assure they are qualified to hold their clients accountable to social standards.

9 Elements of the SA8000 Standard

· Child Labor
· Forced or Compulsory Labor
· Health and Safety
· Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining
· Discrimination
· Disciplinary Practices
· Working Hours
· Remuneration
· Management System

Benefits of Implementation:

· Better relationships with workers, customers, and external stakeholders
· More effective management systems that improve workflows throughout the organization, resulting in
Improved quality and productivity
Better hazard and risk detection
Increased supply chain control
Higher employee retention
· Enhanced reputation, appeal to global buyers, and preferential status in government tenders
· Better relationships with management and more input in workplace decision-making
· More resources for capacity-building and other social programs, as they are no longer needed for company code-of-conduct audits

Certificate Procedure