SA8000: Commitment to Social Compliance and Ethical Standards

Our factories uphold the principles of social compliance, ensuring full alignment with the nine requirements of the SA8000 Standard—one of the most globally recognized benchmarks for measuring social compliance and implementing international labor standards. Established by Social Accountability International, a respected non-governmental organization, the SA8000 Standard promotes ethical working conditions, labor rights, corporate social responsibility, and constructive social dialogue.

Core Requirements of SA8000 Social Compliance:

1. Child Labor: Employment of children under 15 years of age is strictly prohibited.

2. Forced Labor: Employment is entirely voluntary, free from threats, coercion, or retaliation.

3. Health and Safety: Factories must provide a safe and healthy workplace, preventing incidents and ensuring well-being.

4. Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining: Workers have the right to organize, form trade unions, and collectively bargain.

5. Discrimination: Factories must eliminate all forms of discrimination in hiring, pay, training, promotions, or retirement practices.

6. Disciplinary Practices: The use of corporal punishment, coercion, or verbal abuse is strictly forbidden.

7. Working Hours: Compliance with laws, industry standards, and agreements on working hours, breaks, and holidays is mandatory.

8. Remuneration: Every worker has the right to fair and living wages.

9. Management Systems: Factories must develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure SA8000 compliance.

Ensuring Compliance Through Social Audits: A social compliance audit serves as a critical tool for evaluating adherence to the SA8000 Standard. While not a comprehensive solution, such audits identify gaps and foster continuous improvement. Partnering with textile management solutions can minimize risks and establish strategies for elevating compliance standards.

Addressing Common Compliance Violations: Unfortunately, certain violations persist across industries, including:

• Lack of Social Insurance Benefits

• Unfair Wages: Non-compliance with minimum wage laws, mandatory overtime rates, or withheld pay.

• Excessive Working Hours: Breaching local overtime limits.

• Health and Safety Issues: Poor fire safety protocols, lack of protective gear, or unsanitary conditions in facilities and dormitories.

This policy reflects our unwavering dedication to ethical practices and social accountability while striving for consistent improvement across all facets of compliance.