SA 8000 Social Accountability Certification

SA 8000 is an international certification standard that encourages organizations to develop, maintain and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace.It was created in 1989 by Social Accountability International (SAI), an affiliate of the Council on Economic Priorities, and is viewed as the most globally accepted independent workplace standard.
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.
SA 8000 Certification benefits

• Achieve best practice in ethical employment, trading and operations
• Engage and motivate your employees with improved morale
• Introduce greater transparency to the way you run your business
• Maintain existing business and attract new customers and investors
• Gain recognition as an socially accountable organization