Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Environment Leonard M. Stern School of Business, NYU 22 February 2008 Alice Tepper Marlin Citi Distinguished Fellow in Ethics and Leadership. and President Social Accountability International TM
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Glass Factory: Vietnam
© SAI SA8000: LABOR STANDARDS Child Labor Child labor shall not be used Forced Labor People have the right to change jobs & shall not be forced to work Health & Safety People must not be endangered at work Freedom of Association People have the right to organize & be heard at work thru collective bargaining Discrimination Hiring, promotions and wages must be equal & fair Discipline People must not be abused at work & musts be free from all corporal punishment Working Hours Overtime is limited, voluntary & paid at a premium Compensation People must earn enough to live on during a regular work week Management System A management system is the key to managing ongoing compliance, including requirement for a worker representative Labor standard based on ISO systems & ILO Conventions
MANAGING CONFORMANCE Plan, Do, Check, Act Model Overtime Hours exceeding limit Children hired in error Suppliers not conforming to requirements Health and safety concerns – use of protective gear Wages don’t meet the Basic Needs Wage Supervisory excesses on floor Discrimination
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EFFECTIVENESS OF SA8000:2001 Facilities Provided in the Factory Congenial Work Environment Bonhomie Atmosphere
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