Social Accountability International's Newsletter - February 2013
The latest news and events on CSR, human rights and supply chain management from Social Accountability International (SAI)
Living Wage: Challenges & Opportunities Ahead
SAI's Edwin Koster discusses the context of living wage issues, and opportunities ahead for a broader collaboration
SA8000 Q&A: Recruitment Agencies
SAI Lead Trainer Sanjiv Singh assesses the risks behind the use of recruitment agencies for workers, and what auditors can do
Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee Focuses on Occupational Health & Safety
In Shenzhen, concrete steps sought to improve working conditions in China
RAGS Project Engages Primark on Gender Discrimination
Primark's Ethical Trade Manager explains how the RAGS project workshops support the company's supplier development initiatives
Call for Suppliers: Brazil Worker Engagement Program
SAI invites São Paulo factories to join the Worker Engagement Program to improve health & safety systems
Upcoming Workshops: RJC Code of Practices in India
Responsible Jewellery Council & SAI workshops review the RJC Code of Practices
Reflections on the ISEAL Credibility Principles & SA8000
Tata Steel notes its history & experience implementing SA8000
Social Fingerprint: Measure & Improve Your Social Performance
Feedback from Timberland & STX Vietnam on their user experience
As SAI Grows, Congratulations are in Order
SAI is very pleased to announce promotions at our dedicated teams in New York & Bangalore
SA8000 Auditor Training in Bangkok
On January 21-25, 2013 SAI convened an Basic SA8000 Auditor Training course in Bangkok, Thailand led by Badri Gulur
Meet SAI's New Intern: Carley Clement
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Clement, in her own words
Highlights & Announcements
- Business Ethics Series at Yale University
On Monday, February 18, SAI President Alice Tepper Marlin gave the Mars Family lecture on Business Ethics at Yale University, in which she focused on a variety of CSR issues, including challenges faced by brands in managing their global supply chains. The following day, she led Susan Rose-Ackerman's seminar "Ethics and the Multinational Business Firm" for a group of undergraduate students interested in working in the business and non-profit sectors. Learn more @bit.ly/12PaAN6
- Disney Added to Calvert Social Index
Congratulations to SAI Corporate Member Disney for meeting Calvert's environmental, social and governance criteria as a result of clear progress on workplace safety and human rights. Read on @bit.ly/11Jdtjl.
- The Socially Conscious Consumer
In the latest issue of McKinsey & Co's Voices on Society, it explores the impact of the socially conscious consumer on environmental and economic sustainability. Also, test you Socially Conscious Consumer Quotient to determine what kind of consumer you are. Read on @bit.ly/XbYVkF.
