The amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is an industry-driven movement that aims to monitor and assess workplace standards across the global supply chain. There is growing expectation that companies not only ensure their own businesses are responsible, but that their suppliers are also demonstrating social responsibility. A amfori BSCI audit helps a business monitor its supply chain to ensure that all suppliers are treating workers ethically and legally.
There are multiple benefits to conducting a amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative audit of your supply chain:
Ensure workers throughout your supply chain are being treated ethically and their rights respected – including freedom of association, fair remuneration, health & safety and prohibition of child labour
Avoid negative press if it is found your suppliers are treating workers poorly
Enhance your reputation among consumers as a reputable and ethical company and develop a competitive edge
Improve your relationship with suppliers
Smooth your journey to SA8000® social accountability certification As a third-party auditing body, ALS conducts audits in accordance with amfori BSCI 2.0. We offer worldwide support with competent and fully accredited local auditors. We use the following six-step process as part of our amfori BSCI audit:
1. Read and adopt the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct both internally and across your supply chain
2. Request an audit with participant authorisation via the online amfori BSCI platform
3. Fill in a self-assessment tool, as well as an audit application to obtain a customized quote
4. Undergo a semi-announced or unannounced audit visit
5. Receive a corrective action plan, followed by corrective phase to improve compliance
6. If required, undergo a follow-up audit within 12 months of the initial audit to demonstrate commitment to amfori BSCI 2.0