The social element of supply chain due diligence focuses on ensuring that human rights, labor standards, and community well-being are upheld throughout the supply chain.
Social due diligence includes preventing child labor, forced labor, and discrimination, while promoting fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers’ rights. Companies must assess their suppliers' social practices and enforce ethical standards to avoid reputational damage and regulatory penalties. By prioritizing social responsibility, businesses foster more equitable supply chains, mitigate risks related to labor violations, and align with international frameworks like the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, enhancing their sustainability efforts.
Intertek Programmes
- Workplace Conditions Assessments (WCA)
- WCA with governance practices
- WCA Human Rights focus
- Labour/Recruitment Agency Assessments
- Focused Forced Labor Maturity Assessments
- Social Advantage / Supply Chain Due Diligence Self Assessments
- Program Advisory and Supplier Collaborative Engagement
Multi-stakeholder industry programs
- Sedex member Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
- Amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
- Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability (ICS)
- ISO 26000
- FSCC 24000
Apparel, Footwear, Accessories
- Social Labour Convergence Programme (SLCP)
- Cascale (Higg FSLM)
- Social Accountability (SA 8000)
- Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP)
- Responsible Jewelry Audit (RJA)
- GRS Global Recycled Standard
- GOTS Global Organic Content Standard
Toys
- International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI)
Technology & Chemicals
- Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
- Together For Sustainability (TfS)