SA8000 Contains Requirements For The “Socially Responsible” Behaviour Of An Organisation In Various Areas: From Child Labour To Health & Safety Prevention For Workers; From Freedom Of Association & Bargaining To Discrimination; Disciplinary Procedures, Working Hours & Remuneration.
SA 8000 Certification Is An Effective Way Of Giving Visibility To Sustainability Performance, With Particular Reference To Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility, To Ensure:
- Improved Corporate Reputation At International Level Regarding Respect For Ethical & Social Principles
- Increased Competitiveness Of Organisations, Providing A Guarantee Of The Ethics Of Their Production Chain & Of Their Production Cycle.
- Visibility Towards Consumers, Guiding Their Choices Also On The Basis Of Respect For Ethical Principles
- Reduction Of Internal Conflicts & Consequent Improvement Of The Company’s Internal Climate