SA8000
SQS – in collaboration with IQNet Ltd. – offers you the examination of the social management system, the SA8000 audit and the international recognised IQNet SA8000 certificate.
 

What does the product offer?
 
The SA8000 standard (Social Accountability 8000) is based on the principles of international workplace norms contained within the ILO (International Labour Organisation) conventions, UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The fundamental focus of SA8000 is to improve working conditions around the world. This intent has pioneered the way forward for organisations to improve and demonstrate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) in regards basic human rights in the workplace.

Target groups
 
Suitable for small and large businesses which are active globally and wish to demonstrate social responsibility to their customers and other stakeholders through this standard.

• Demonstrated commitment to socially responsible business ethics
• Protection for your brand
• Enhanced reputation as a socially responsible corporate citizen
• Customer and consumer confidence and positive investor perception

• 3 years
• International

Possible combinations

 The SA8000 system complements existing management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and can be integrated into existing systems at comparatively low cost.

Information
René Wasmer

SA8000 detail information