Social Compliance & Audits
Social Compliance & Audits
Social compliance represents a company’s dedication to ethical business practices, encompassing labour rights, working conditions, wages, health, safety, and environmental protection. It goes beyond legal requirements, reflecting values of fairness, transparency, and respect for all stakeholders.
At Small World India, Social Compliance & Audits are a commitment to ethical practices, ensuring operations meet the highest standards and contribute positively to workers, communities, and the environment.
Importance of Social Compliance Audits:
- Ethical Responsibility: Ensures operations don’t contribute to human rights abuses.
- Reputation Management: Protects and enhances brand reputation by demonstrating a commitment to ethical standards.
- Supply Chain Transparency: Provides visibility into supply chains, mitigating risks from unethical practices.
Audit Process:
- Pre-Audit Preparation: Gather documents and set objectives.
- On-Site Inspection: Inspect facilities, interview workers, and review records.
- Employee Interviews: Confidential interviews to assess working conditions.
- Documentation Review: Verify compliance with labor laws.
- Reporting: Generate a detailed report with recommendations.
- Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Address issues with specific corrective steps.
- Follow-Up Audits: Ensure continuous compliance and improvement.
