1. SA8000 SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AN INTRODUCTION

2. ABOUT SA8000 ABOUT SA8000 SA8000 Standard n Social Accountability International Standard 8000 Published by CEPAA in 1997 and the Guidelines published in 1999. ( CEPAA - Council on Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency now named as Social Accountability International ) For more details visit site www.cepaa.org n Standard is based on Principals of Eleven Conventions of ILO (Available at site www.ilo.org ) (ILO - International Labour Organization)

3. ABOUT SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL SAI is a human rights organization founded in 1996 that seeks to improve workplaces and communities around the world by developing and implementing socially responsible standards.

4. STAKEHOLDERS WORKERS Media Unions NGOs Human Rights Group Cert.Bodies Government Brokers Consumers Supply Chain Shareholders

5. AIMS OF SA8000 AIMS OF SA8000 n Promotes CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT of Workplace Conditions n Encourages BUYERS to work with SUPPLIERS to implement Social Accountability Policy (SAP) n Brings INCREASED AWARENESS in Management, Employees & Suppliers Continued

6. AIMS OF SA8000 n Brings CONCEPTS OF REMEDIAL ACTIONS related to requirements of SA8000 n Identifying OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS n Brings STABLE GLOBAL BUSINESS Environment

7. SA8000 ADDRESSES n Child Labour n Forced Labour n Health & Safety n Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining Discrimination Disciplinary Practices Working Hours Remuneration Management Systems WORK PLACE CONDITION IMPROVEMENTS Through

8. BENEFITS OF SA8000 n Significant Improvements in Working Conditions Leading to n Improved Staff Morale n Fewer Accidents n Better Reputation n Greater Consumer & Investor Confidence n Enhanced Product Quality

9. BENEFITS OF SA8000 n Common for Company & Suppliers n Fall in Rate of Absenteeism n Increased Commitment n Better Relationship with Trade Unions & Stake Holders n Reduced Worker Compensation Claims n Opportunities for Product Differentiation based on good workplace Conditions

10. BENEFITS OF SA8000 n For Workers n Improve their Day-to-day Situation n Longer Term Employment Prospects n Their Health, Safety & Welfare Improved Leading to n Fundamental Freedom of Employees n Opportunities for Advancement within Workplace