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This is my presentation about Social Accountability 8000.It is important to all business firms....
SOCIETY
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ENVIRONMENT
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The Corporation and Its Stakeholders People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Corporate Citizenship The Social Responsibility of Business The Shareholder Primacy Norm CSR, Citizenship and Sustainability Reporting Responsible Investing The Community and the Corporation Taxation and Corporate Citizenship Corporate Philanthropy Programs Employees and the Corporation Managing a Diverse Workforce
A Balanced Look at Climate Change Non-anthropogenic Causes of Climate Change Sulfates, Urban Warming and Permafrost Conventional Energy The Kyoto Protocol Green Building Green Information Technology Transportation, Electric Vehicles and the Environment Geo-Engineering Carbon Capture and Storage Renewable Energy Solid, Toxic and Hazardous Waste Forests, Paper and Carbon Sinks Life Cycle Analysis Green Chemistry Water Use and Management Water Pollution Environmental Management Systems
? SA8000 stands for “Social Accountability” ? SA8000 is an auditable certification standard that
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encourages organizations to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace. The first global standard for ethical sourcing It is based on a set of internationally accepted standards that participating organizations must commit to. Standards come from ILO (International Labor Organization) & other human rights conventions. SA8000 has the support of major companies and organizations over a wide spectrum of interests
? Designed for independent verification ? A global standard, designed for use by any company, anywhere in the world ? Has been developed with stakeholders
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Child labor is not permitted Forced labor is not permitted Health and safety have to be assured Freedom to organize and collective bargaining have to be guaranteed Discrimination is not permitted Disciplinary practices are not permitted Working hours shall not exceed 48 hrs a week, with a maximum of 12 hrs overtime Remuneration shall be sufficient Management systems shall guarantee that the requirements are effectively satisfied
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No use of child labor. Remediation of children found to be working below legal age and shall support such children in attending school. Promote the education of children and young workers.
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Safe working environment and adequate steps to prevent accidents and injury Appointment of health and safety representative Routine and documented health and safety trainings Clean bathrooms and potable water Sanitary food storage and dormitory facilities if applicable
No running water Inadequate hoods Dirty walls Distribution of smoke throughout building ? High infection risk
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Respect right of personnel to form and join trade unions of their choice Engagement and/or support of discrimination is prohibited Freedom of religious expression Mental, physical and verbal abuse are not allowed
? Once an organization has
implemented the necessary improvements, it can earn a certificate attesting to its compliance with SA8000. The certificate provides a report of good practice to consumers, buyers, and other companies. Certification lasts for three years, with surveillance audits required every six months. If problems are found during a surveillance audit or a complaint is received, auditors may need to return sooner. ? Certification is granted by independent certification bodies that are accredited and overseen by Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS). There are 23 accredited certifications bodiesworldwide.
? Any legal entity can apply for SA8000 certification.
Manufacturers, Service Organizations, Trading Houses, Banks, Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, etc. are eligible to apply
? Enhance brand image and reputation ? To attract new client ? To attract investors who wants to work with ethical
companies ? Increase public confidence by demonstrating transparency to stakeholders
The steps involved in any SA8000 certification project are the following: ? Gap Analysis: Detailed assessment of existing social accountability management practices vis-a-vis SA8000:2008 requirements. ? Initial Review and Planning: Review of findings of gap analysis by Senior Management, identification of applicable legal and other requirements, and planning for SA8000:2008 implementation. ? System Documentation: Preparation of manuals, forms, campaign posters, etc. ? System Implementation: Implementation of the system as per manuals. ? Company-wide Training: Training on SA8000:2008 requirements, employment benefits, familiarization of SA procedures, SA internal audit, etc. ? SA Internal Audits: Periodic assessment of system implementation status and corrective / preventive actions on audit findings. ? Pre-assessment: Initial assessment by Certifying agency, and corrective actions by applicant organization. ? Final Assessment: Detailed assessment by the Certifying agency and recommendation for certification.
There are three major cost elements in any SA8000 project: ? Cost of ensuring health and safety at workplace, and the cost incurred in providing employment benefits and miminum wages / living wages to workers that they are legally entitled to. ? Cost of training resources / fee to be paid to external consultants.Fee to be paid to the certifying agency. ? The above costs depend on the size and complexity of operations of the applicant company.
? Benefits for Business ? Putting company values into action ? Enhancing company and brand reputation ? Improving employee recruitment, retention and performance ? Better supply chain management and performance • Benefits for Consumers and
Investors
? Clear and credible assurance for ethical
purchasing decisions ? Identification of products made ethically and companies committed to ethical sourcing ? Broad coverage of product categories and production geography.
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Increased worker awareness about core labor rights Enhanced communication to the management Evidence that labor rights are good for society and business Improved business practices lead to economic growth and new job opportunities Fewer accidents Enhanced opportunities to be organized A way to address and improve the conditions where people work
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There are several forces driving social accountability SA 8000 is a standard that provides social accountability guidelines, including:
Child labor, Forced labor, Working hours, Compensation and Workplace safety.
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A company can get its social accountability management system certified Such a certification benefits the business, consumers, investors and workers.
JAYAKRISHNAN.O S1 MBA MSNIMT KERALA
doc_751959811.pptx
This is my presentation about Social Accountability 8000.It is important to all business firms....
SOCIETY
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
ENVIRONMENT
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
The Corporation and Its Stakeholders People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Corporate Citizenship The Social Responsibility of Business The Shareholder Primacy Norm CSR, Citizenship and Sustainability Reporting Responsible Investing The Community and the Corporation Taxation and Corporate Citizenship Corporate Philanthropy Programs Employees and the Corporation Managing a Diverse Workforce
A Balanced Look at Climate Change Non-anthropogenic Causes of Climate Change Sulfates, Urban Warming and Permafrost Conventional Energy The Kyoto Protocol Green Building Green Information Technology Transportation, Electric Vehicles and the Environment Geo-Engineering Carbon Capture and Storage Renewable Energy Solid, Toxic and Hazardous Waste Forests, Paper and Carbon Sinks Life Cycle Analysis Green Chemistry Water Use and Management Water Pollution Environmental Management Systems
? SA8000 stands for “Social Accountability” ? SA8000 is an auditable certification standard that
? ? ? ?
encourages organizations to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace. The first global standard for ethical sourcing It is based on a set of internationally accepted standards that participating organizations must commit to. Standards come from ILO (International Labor Organization) & other human rights conventions. SA8000 has the support of major companies and organizations over a wide spectrum of interests
? Designed for independent verification ? A global standard, designed for use by any company, anywhere in the world ? Has been developed with stakeholders
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Child labor is not permitted Forced labor is not permitted Health and safety have to be assured Freedom to organize and collective bargaining have to be guaranteed Discrimination is not permitted Disciplinary practices are not permitted Working hours shall not exceed 48 hrs a week, with a maximum of 12 hrs overtime Remuneration shall be sufficient Management systems shall guarantee that the requirements are effectively satisfied
? ?
?
No use of child labor. Remediation of children found to be working below legal age and shall support such children in attending school. Promote the education of children and young workers.
?
? ? ? ?
Safe working environment and adequate steps to prevent accidents and injury Appointment of health and safety representative Routine and documented health and safety trainings Clean bathrooms and potable water Sanitary food storage and dormitory facilities if applicable
No running water Inadequate hoods Dirty walls Distribution of smoke throughout building ? High infection risk
? ? ? ?
?
?
?
?
Respect right of personnel to form and join trade unions of their choice Engagement and/or support of discrimination is prohibited Freedom of religious expression Mental, physical and verbal abuse are not allowed
? Once an organization has
implemented the necessary improvements, it can earn a certificate attesting to its compliance with SA8000. The certificate provides a report of good practice to consumers, buyers, and other companies. Certification lasts for three years, with surveillance audits required every six months. If problems are found during a surveillance audit or a complaint is received, auditors may need to return sooner. ? Certification is granted by independent certification bodies that are accredited and overseen by Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS). There are 23 accredited certifications bodiesworldwide.
? Any legal entity can apply for SA8000 certification.
Manufacturers, Service Organizations, Trading Houses, Banks, Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, etc. are eligible to apply
? Enhance brand image and reputation ? To attract new client ? To attract investors who wants to work with ethical
companies ? Increase public confidence by demonstrating transparency to stakeholders
The steps involved in any SA8000 certification project are the following: ? Gap Analysis: Detailed assessment of existing social accountability management practices vis-a-vis SA8000:2008 requirements. ? Initial Review and Planning: Review of findings of gap analysis by Senior Management, identification of applicable legal and other requirements, and planning for SA8000:2008 implementation. ? System Documentation: Preparation of manuals, forms, campaign posters, etc. ? System Implementation: Implementation of the system as per manuals. ? Company-wide Training: Training on SA8000:2008 requirements, employment benefits, familiarization of SA procedures, SA internal audit, etc. ? SA Internal Audits: Periodic assessment of system implementation status and corrective / preventive actions on audit findings. ? Pre-assessment: Initial assessment by Certifying agency, and corrective actions by applicant organization. ? Final Assessment: Detailed assessment by the Certifying agency and recommendation for certification.
There are three major cost elements in any SA8000 project: ? Cost of ensuring health and safety at workplace, and the cost incurred in providing employment benefits and miminum wages / living wages to workers that they are legally entitled to. ? Cost of training resources / fee to be paid to external consultants.Fee to be paid to the certifying agency. ? The above costs depend on the size and complexity of operations of the applicant company.
? Benefits for Business ? Putting company values into action ? Enhancing company and brand reputation ? Improving employee recruitment, retention and performance ? Better supply chain management and performance • Benefits for Consumers and
Investors
? Clear and credible assurance for ethical
purchasing decisions ? Identification of products made ethically and companies committed to ethical sourcing ? Broad coverage of product categories and production geography.
•
•
•
?
?
?
?
Increased worker awareness about core labor rights Enhanced communication to the management Evidence that labor rights are good for society and business Improved business practices lead to economic growth and new job opportunities Fewer accidents Enhanced opportunities to be organized A way to address and improve the conditions where people work
• •
– – – – –
There are several forces driving social accountability SA 8000 is a standard that provides social accountability guidelines, including:
Child labor, Forced labor, Working hours, Compensation and Workplace safety.
• •
A company can get its social accountability management system certified Such a certification benefits the business, consumers, investors and workers.
JAYAKRISHNAN.O S1 MBA MSNIMT KERALA
doc_751959811.pptx