InQube Management
Consultancy
SOCIAL COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
SA 8000
The SA8000 Standard is the world’s leading social certification program. It provides a holistic framework allowing organizations of all types, in any industry, and in any country to demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers. Created by SAI in 1997 as the first credible social certification, it has led the industry for over 20 years. SA8000 is available for organizations of any size, in any industry, and in nearly every country of the world.
Benefits:
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Proves your commitment to social accountability and to treating your employees ethically and in compliance with global standards
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Improves the management and performance of your supply chain
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Allows you to ensure compliance with global standards and reduce the risk of negligence, public exposure and possible litigation
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Supports your corporate vision and build and reinforce the loyalty of your employees, customers and stakeholders
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Enables you to demonstrate proper social accountability when bidding for international contracts or expanding locally to accommodate new business.
BSCI
The amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is an industry-driven movement that aims to monitor and assess workplace standards across the global supply chain. There is growing expectation that companies not only ensure their own businesses are responsible, but that their suppliers are also demonstrating social responsibility. A amfori BSCI audit helps a business monitor its supply chain to ensure that all suppliers are treating workers ethically and legally.
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Ensure workers throughout your supply chain are being treated ethically and their rights respected – including freedom of association, fair remuneration, health & safety and prohibition of child labour
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Avoid negative press if it is found your suppliers are treating workers poorly
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Enhance your reputation among consumers as a reputable and ethical company and develop a competitive edge
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Improve your relationship with suppliers
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Smooth your journey to SA8000® social accountability certification.
SEDEX 2 Pillar / Sedex 4 Pillar
Sedex defines the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, it is a non-profit organization and introduces to drive ethical business practices. Sedex helps to maintain ethical information in a simple and effective manner. It is a secure online database which allows the registered members to share, store the information in four key areas:- Health and Safety standard, Labour standard, The environment and Business ethics.
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SEDEX Audits reports reduce supply chain audit duplication by providing a widely acceptable single format for Social Compliance Audits.
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Social Compliance Audits as per SMETA Standard enable companies to effectively share and manage supply chain ethical information.
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SMETA Audits enhances ethical trading programs in supply chain.
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Brands and buyers are able to view, share data of suppliers’ social compliance audits on SEDEX database.
WRAP
WRAP (The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is an international certification program that ensures workers have safe, humane, lawful, and ethical working conditions. Through education and collaboration, WRAP promotes transparent, sustainable, and responsible manufacturing and sourcing practices. It is the world's largest independent certification program focused on the apparel, footwear, and sewn products sectors. WRAP sets them apart from similar social compliance programs because they focus on the ground level of a supply chain. A facility with a WRAP certificate displays a commitment to ethical manufacturing and a focus on its workforce's wellbeing.
Benefits:
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WRAP certification demonstrates that ethical, humane, and lawful practices are followed in manufacturing facilities. This can help suppliers attract new sourcing customers and boost reputation. WRAP certification is recognized by over 700 global brands and retailers.
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WRAP audits save you time and money by helping you avoid costly delays and recalls and helping you streamline audits to reduce audit fatigue.
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WRAP certification can help suppliers improve working conditions at production facilities, and thus reduce the risk of incidents associated with unethical practices.
Fairtrade International
Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. Fairtrade's approach enables farmers and workers to have more control over their lives and decide how to invest in their future. As a leader in the global movement to make trade fair, Fairtrade supports and challenges businesses and governments and connects farmers and workers with the people who buy their products.
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Stable prices that cover the costs of sustainable production.
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Market access that enables buyers to trade with producers who would otherwise be excluded from market.
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Partnership (producers are involved in decisions that affect their future).
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Empowerment of farmers and workers.
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Fair Trade relationships provide the basis for connecting producers with consumers and for informing consumers of the need for social justice and the opportunities for change.
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Consumer support enables Fair Trade Organizations to be advocates and campaigners for wider reform of international trading rules, to achieve the ultimate goal of a just and equitable global trading system.
Others
Buyer Audits - We provide support in preparation of documents, infrastructural guidance and training related to the requirements of a buyer audit compliance w.r.t. Social Requirements by being part of your organization or partner.