Why Should Organizations Seek Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Certification?
As the global supply chain continues to expand, increased consumer focus on environmental safety, quality and occupational health has led to rising demand that organizations ensure their business activities meet the appropriate social and corporate responsibility standards. The list of issues that are in the focus of consumers is vast and includes climate change impacts, environmental management practices, cyber threats, workplace safety, labor standards, human rights, understanding upcoming regulations and more.
Organizations should begin investing responsibly into their Environmental Social Governance (ESG) planning and resources in order to help meet upcoming regulations while subsequently better managing their risk exposure, which can in turn help them improve operational efficiency and promote a safer, more reliable workplace environment.
ABS QE provides Social Accountability (SA) certification services that include audits and assessments to help global brands and retailers in their efforts to uphold the highest standards in social performance and corporate responsibility for increased consumer confidence. Our combined insights provide expert risk management guidance as you navigate towards critical CSR goals, including certification/assessment for the following international standards for corporate social responsibility:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Transition Resources
- ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- SA 8000 Corporate Responsibility Management Systems
- BSCI Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)