SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY 8000
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Why a workplace Standard?
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a) Needed to standardize codes of conduct;
inconsistencies resulted from lack of
grounding in international human rights
norms. |
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b) Competing codes of conduct created
supplier confusion. |
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c) Needed a standardize verification
system to ensure ongoing compliance (i.e.
companies) taken a task for having a code,
but not upholding it) |
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d) Without certification as a goal,
corrective actions were often delayed or
not taken. |
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SA 8000 Mission
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a) Improve working conditions globally;
promote respect for worker’s rights. |
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b) Provide universal standard in all
business and country sectors. |
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c) Work in partnership with human rights
and labor organizations worldwide. |
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d) Provide an incentive which benefits the
business and consumer community though a
“win/win” approach. |
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SA 8000 KEY REQUIREMENTS
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a) Be senior management led. |
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b) Be focused on continuous improvement. |
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c) Be focused on prevention rather than
reaction. |
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d) Be supportive of workers’ rights and
workers participation. |
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e) Be compliant with local laws/codes. |
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f) Be proactive in promoting ethical
sourcing. |
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g) Be systematic in addressing problems-CARs
Process. |