Social Accountability 8000:2008 Awareness Course • Greece

UNDERSTAND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LEARN HOW TO AUDIT SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS | BUREAU VERITAS HELLAS

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This awareness course introduces participants to the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the SA8000:2008 International Standard. Designed for professionals involved in social accountability auditing, the course covers key labour issues, stakeholder roles, and auditing procedures. Through a mix of taught sessions and interactive discussions, participants gain practical skills and insights into the global landscape of labour standards and ethical business practices.

What are the objectives of the SA8000:2008 Awareness Course?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the drivers behind corporate social responsibility
  • Recognize the role of stakeholders in social accountability auditing
  • Understand the development and application of Company Codes of Conduct and the SA8000 Standard
  • Learn the key auditing skills required for assessing social accountability compliance.

DATES
On demand

TIME
9.30 - 17.30

DURATION
1 day

LANGUAGE
English and Greek

What will you learn during the SA8000:2008 Awareness Course?

  • Introduction to labour standards and the evolution of corporate responsibility
  • Overview of Company Codes of Conduct and the SA8000 Standard
  • Procedures for conducting a social accountability audit
  • Key labour issues including: Child and Forced labour, Health and safety, Freedom of association, Discrimination, Disciplinary practices, Working hours and Compensation.

What are the prerequisites for the Social Accountability 8000:2008 Awareness Course?

  • Completion of secondary education
  • Basic understanding of report writing
  • Prior attendance at an Introduction to Quality Assurance course or knowledge of ISO 14001 is helpful but not required

What Is Provided After This Course?

Participants who successfully complete the continuous assessment will receive a Certificate of Attendance. 

  • Who is this SA8000:2008 Awareness Course for?

    • CSR Professionals
    • Social Auditors
    • HR and Compliance Officers
    • Sustainability Managers
    • Anyone involved in ethical business practices and labour standards auditing.
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