Verifying Ethical Treatment and Fair Labor Practices
Social responsibility audits verify that organizations and their suppliers respect workers’ rights and maintain ethical working conditions. With growing global scrutiny, these audits are essential for mitigating reputational, legal, and operational risks.
Assessments follow standards such as SA8000 (Social Accountability International), SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), and corporate supplier codes of conduct. They examine compliance in key areas including child and forced labor, health & safety, discrimination, working hours, and fair wages.
BQCIS employs accredited auditors across industries to conduct impartial, evidence-based social compliance audits. Through confidential worker interviews, document review, and facility inspections, we help organizations identify gaps, correct deficiencies, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to ethical sourcing.
Key Social Audit Activities
Key Benefits of Social Responsibility Audits
Protect Workers’ Rights
Safeguards fair wages, safe conditions, non-discrimination, and freedom from forced or child labor across supply chains.
Enhance Brand Reputation
Demonstrates accountability and transparency, strengthening brand credibility with customers and investors.
Meet Stakeholder Expectations
Meets increasing demands from buyers, NGOs, and regulators for social responsibility and supply chain transparency.
Improve Supplier Performance
Enables continuous improvement through corrective-action programs and collaborative supplier development.
Success Story
Factory Achieves SA8000 Certification, Improving Worker Morale
A garment factory sought SA8000 certification to demonstrate ethical labor practices to major retail clients but faced challenges in managing working hours documentation.
BQCIS conducted a full certification audit, including payroll review, policy alignment, and confidential interviews. Key findings guided corrective actions on overtime and communication processes.
After implementing improvements, the factory achieved SA8000 certification. Worker morale and retention increased, while the company secured long-term contracts with socially responsible buyers.