SA8000 Capabilities

Presentation a. SA8000 – An overview b. The need for SA8000 c. IQNet - Global SA8000 capability d. Introduction to IQNet Ltd 2

a. SA8000 – An overview 3

What is SA Standard for the improvement of working conditions - Promotes ethical and fair treatment of workers - Incorporates international human rights conventions - Developed by Social Accountability International (SAI), now known as Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) a. SA8000 – An overview 4

Why have a Standard  to ensure that labour standards for workers are respected  to be transparent and use an independent verification of company practices  to avoid practices that violate human rights and avoid turning a ‘blind eye’ to suppliers which violate human rights a. SA8000 – An overview 5

Development of SA8000 World Conventions: Freedom of association & collective bargaining Freedom from forced labor Abolition of child labor Freedom from discrimination Also covers Fairness: Provisions for a basic living wage Definition of long working hours Health and safety in the workplace a. SA8000 – An overview 6

What does SA8000 cover 1. Child Labor 2. Forced Labor 3. Health & Safety 4. Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining 5. Discrimination 6. Disciplinary Practices 7. Working Hours 8. Remuneration 9. Management Systems a. SA8000 – An overview 7

What does SA8000 cover Supplier Sub-supplier 1 st Tier 2 nd Tier Supplier Company Supply Chain a. SA8000 – An overview 8

Who is involved NGOs MULTI-NATIONALS CERTIFYING BODIES CONSUMERS WORKERS UNIONS HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS SHAREHOLDERS SUPPLY CHAIN GOVERNMENTS a. SA8000 – An overview 9

b. The need for SA

Why now Need to standardise suitable working conditions: around the world due to ‘globalisation’ because of varying codes of conduct in different industries to have a standardised certification process (assess conformity) to establish a baseline for consistency and comparison b. The need for SA

 Greater expansion of markets  Job shifts from developed to developing countries  Competition between countries to be low-cost producers and attract investors Impacts of globalisation: b. The need for SA

Effects of globalisation: Benefits : - More business opportunities - Economic growth potential Disadvantages : - Declining workplace conditions - Wages that do not support a family - Less job security - More restrictions on trade unions b. The need for SA

Triple Bottom Line ECONOMICENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY b. The need for SA

Managing business risks: Excessive overtime hours Neglect of safety equipment Children hired in secret Suppliers not truthful Bully supervisors Discrimination Wages not enough to live on Injury Death Higher Reject Rate Less Productivity Buyer Boycott Brand Value I llegal b. The need for SA

b. The need for SA8000 Example - Child Labour  Asia Pacific region million child workers (aged 5-14 years old)  Sub-Saharan Africa 29% of children (under 15) are sent to work  Latin America 17.4 million child workers  Industrialised & transition economies 2.5 million children are working Regional Estimates: Courtesy of 16

b. The need for SA8000 Courtesy of UNICEF Courtesy of ILO Example - Child Labour 17

b. The need for SA8000 Sialkot Pakistan Business Impact NIKE was accused of using child labour in the production of its footballs in Pakistan. OUTCOMES: - Damaged reputation - Brand devaluation - Consumer boycott 18

c. IQNet - Global SA8000 capability 19

IQNet Capabilities Global Certification : - About 20 IQNet Partners SA8000 capable - More than 60 auditors qualified - Potential coverage exceeding 50 countries Local Service Delivery : - Auditing resources locally deployed - Knowledge of local labour laws / codes - Local language capabilities (essential for worker interviews) c. IQNet - Global SA8000 capability 20

IQNet Capabilities Credibility and Consistency : - IQNet Partners : Leaders in their region - Key stakeholder involvement (eg UNICEF) - Auditing resources “calibrated” (global training initiative) c. IQNet - Global SA8000 capability 21

IQNet Certification Path c. IQNet - Global SA8000 capability IQNet SA8000 Assessment Process Application Pre-Visit Certification Audit Surveillance Audit Re-certification Audit 22

d. Introduction to IQNet Ltd 23

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Accreditation Granted 1 st May 2007

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