amfori BSCI - Business Social Compliance Initiative
The amfori-BSCI (Business Social Responsibility Initiative), is developed by amfori, an internationally recognized audit scheme on supply chain supervision and management system, continuously improving and properly managing the above possible situations in a holistic approach. SGS conduct amfori BSCI audits with the values and principles of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, which include 13 interconnected Performance Areas. It offers a step-by-step approach that enables companies to put sustainable trade at the heart of their business by: - Engaging with their business partners and monitoring their social performance - Becoming empowered and receiving support As an auditing partner of amfori, at SGS we can help you to monitor your supply chain against the requirements of the amfori BSCI code of conduct. Effectively, this means monitoring your supply chain’s progress in implementing and improving sustainable business practices
BSCI principles
- Management Systems
- Working Hours and Fair Remuneration
- Health and Safety
- Human Rights
- Environment
- Business Ethics
Benefits of AMFORI BSCI
- Improve the social performance of their supply chain
- Reduce cost and increase efficiency
- Have a clear and consistent approach that highlights best practices
- Improve the resilience of their business to industry and market changes
- Improve their businesses’ reputation by meeting the expectations of your customers and stakeholders
