SA 8000 is an international certification standard that encourages organizations to develop, maintain and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace
SA 8000 certification addresses issues including forced and child labor, occupational health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, and management systems.
Adopting SA 8000 certification means an organization must consider the social impact of their operations in addition to the conditions under which their employees, partners and suppliers operate. It can be applied to any company, of any size, worldwide
Certifying your organization against SA 8000 will help you develop and improve social accountability across your operations.