What is a Social Audit?
Social audit is essential to demonstrate you are socially responsible. Also referred to as Corporate Social Audit , Social Compliance Audit, or Ethical Audit, a social audit helps you manage your vendor’s commitment to a safe and ethical workplace at their factory in China.
WayInspection’s trained and accredited social auditors visit your vendor’s factory to conduct a physical assessment of working conditions for compliance with international Social Accountability standard, SA 8000 and local regulations. They observe, interview, and analyze data to obtain a clear insight into the current social compliance situation.
Each social audit is unique, combining WayInspection’s social audit checklist, including over 100 checkpoints, and your specific requirements. To support the implementation of necessary improvements for compliance with social accountability standards, WayInspection social auditors can provide a detailed social audit corrective action plan.
When to Use Social Audit?
Use this service if you require social compliance certification. Excellent pre-audit for Wal-Mart, Target, Shopko etc.
Why do You Need a Social Audit?
- Identify and partner with ethical suppliers.
- Show your customers that you are socially responsible.
- Protect and enhance your brand and reputation.
- Avoid child labor and dangerous work conditions.
- Assist vendors to improve their processes and develop better overall human resource practices.
- Prepare your supplier for corporate social accountability accreditation.
- Protect your reputation and verify your suppliers meet all applicable regulations (including labor rights)
- Minimize risks at an early stage
