SAI SA8000 Social Accountability Certification

SAI Social Accountability International / SA8000 Certification

What is SAI / SA8000?

SA8000, developed by Social Accountability International (SAI), is a certification programme that assesses how well businesses meet social-responsibility standards. The standard covers respect for workers' rights across the supply chain, occupational health and safety measures, environmental sustainability, and more. An SA8000 certificate evidences the business's conformity with globally recognised social-responsibility standards.

How is SAI / SA8000 certification obtained?

The steps a business follows to obtain SA8000 are:

• SAI membership: the business joins SAI to participate in the certification programme. Membership gives the business formal access to the programme and the audit process.
• Assessment and preparation: the business reviews the social-responsibility status of facilities across its supply chain and prepares for the audit. This is the foundation step.
• Audit: SA8000-accredited auditors visit supplier facilities and assess conformity with social-responsibility standards.
• Reporting and improvement: audit results are reported to the business. Based on the findings, the business applies corrective actions and works to raise the conformity level of its facilities.

Sistem Patent Kalite services

As Sistem Patent Kalite, we provide hands-on support throughout the SAI / SA8000 certification process. Our services help the business strengthen its position on social responsibility. A typical engagement covers:

• SAI membership application: we complete the SAI membership application on your behalf, establishing the formal link to the programme.
• Assessment and improvement: we review the social-responsibility status of your supplier facilities and build improvement plans, the foundation step for a successful audit.
• Audit readiness: we prepare the business for the audit and manage corrections and revisions as they come up.
• SA8000 reporting: based on the audit results, we prepare the SA8000 report that documents supply-chain conformity.

Get in touch for more information on SAI / SA8000 and to work with us. Strengthen your supply-chain conformity and meet your social responsibilities properly.