SA8000 is globally applicable to all industries and provides a clear framework that
ensures ethical responsibility.

The Council on Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency (CEPAA), with the assistance
of international business community and various labour organizations, developed the first
standardized system for social accountability of suppliers and vendors. The new standard
SA8000, was modelled after the ISO9000 standard & ISO14000 environmental standard.

Corporations are now realizing that commitment to social justice, with consideration of
ethical values and moral standards in corporate policies, is consistent with improved
corporate prosperity and commercial success.

During a Social Accountability evaluation, PRIAAS investigates to work environment issues
in regards to conformance & non-conformance with the client's policy and SA8000 criteria.
The following issues are addressed:

• Health and Safety

• Discrimination

• Disciplinary Practices

• Working Hours

• Compensation

• Management Practices

• Forced Labour

• Freedom of Association

• Child Labour Laws

After complete evaluation, PRIAAS provides a comprehensive report with digital at site pictures documenting each accountability requirement, with attention paid to areas in need of improvement.

Why Social Accountability evaluation?

• Being a "socially accountable" corporation increases business competitiveness
  by increasing customer recognition and loyalty, promoting a globally recognized
  standard of business, and increasing the ability of businesses to trade internationally.
   

• SA8000 evaluation is an important tool in developing a Corporate Code of Conduct.
   

• Several high-profile media cases have brought unfair labour practices to the public's attention. Ensuring ethical practices through the adherence of a globally accepted
  standard, such as SA8000, prevents these negative attacks from occurring.