Building Ethical, Transparent, and Responsible Supply Chains
BQCIS Social & Ethical Compliance Audits evaluate the workplace standards and human rights practices of your suppliers against international labor conventions, codes of conduct, and sustainability frameworks such as SA8000, Sedex SMETA, WRAP, and amfori BSCI.
Our qualified auditors conduct on-site assessments of working conditions, employee welfare, health and safety, compensation structures, and environmental impacts. Each audit report provides actionable insights to help your organization mitigate risk, strengthen brand reputation, and uphold ethical sourcing principles.
Whether you are a multinational buyer, retailer, or manufacturer, BQCIS helps you ensure that every stage of your supply chain aligns with the highest standards of integrity and social accountability.
Key Benefits of Ethical Compliance Auditing
Strengthen Brand Reputation
Showcase your commitment to human rights and responsible business conduct, reinforcing stakeholder confidence.
Mitigate Supply Chain Risks
Identify and address social compliance risks that could lead to legal exposure or reputational harm.
Ensure Global Compliance
Align operations with major buyer codes of conduct, including WRAP, SEDEX, SA8000, and BSCI frameworks.
Enhance ESG & CSR Performance
Integrate ethical audit outcomes into your broader ESG reporting, sustainability strategies, and procurement decisions.
Success Story
Transforming Supply Chain Ethics for a Global Apparel Retailer
A leading apparel retailer faced media scrutiny over subcontractor labor violations. The company required a transparent ethical audit program covering over 120 suppliers in Asia and Latin America.
BQCIS deployed multilingual auditors to perform Sedex SMETA-based assessments. Findings were categorized by criticality, with corrective action plans implemented and verified through digital follow-ups.
Within six months, 89% of suppliers achieved compliance, and 14 facilities obtained SA8000 certification. The retailer’s brand reputation and ESG rating significantly improved.
Core Areas of Social & Ethical Compliance Audit
Labor Practices Evaluation
Assessment of employment terms, working hours, wages, and benefits against local laws and ILO conventions.
Health & Safety Review
Verification of occupational safety, emergency preparedness, and employee welfare systems at supplier sites.
Child & Forced Labor Prevention
Inspection of age verification systems and hiring procedures to ensure zero tolerance for child or forced labor.
Discrimination & Harassment Policies
Review of anti-discrimination frameworks, grievance channels, and gender equality practices in the workplace.
Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining
Evaluation of trade union participation rights and employee representation in accordance with international labor norms.
Subcontractor & Recruitment Oversight
Verification that recruitment agencies and subcontractors comply with the same ethical and social standards.
Environmental Stewardship
Assessment of waste management, energy efficiency, and pollution control practices contributing to sustainability goals.
Documentation & Record Review
Analysis of HR, payroll, and safety documentation to validate compliance and traceability of employment records.
Community Engagement & Impact
Assessing the supplier's relationship with the local community, including social investment and impact management.