Social Fingerprint

Social Fingerprint is a tool that enables organizations to measure and observe the success of their Management System in terms of social performance. This tool uses the core elements of Requisite 9 - SA8000 Management Systems, assessing each element on a scale of 1-5, enabling a simpler way of establishing the areas to improve within the organization.

Requisite 9: Management System (SA8000:2014 Standard)

•     Sub-requisite 9.1 - Policies, Procedures and Records;
•     Sub-requisite 9.2 - Social Performance Team (EDS);
•     Sub-requisite 9.3 - Risk Identification and Analysis;
•     Sub-requisite 9.4 - Monitoring;
•     Sub-requisite 9.5 - Involvement and Internal Communication;
•     Sub-requisite 9.6 - Managing and Resolving Complaints;
•     Sub-requisite 9.7 - External Verification & Involvement of Stakeholders;
•    Sub-requisite 9.8 - Corrective and Preventive Actions;
•     Sub-requisite 9.9 - Training and Capacity Building;
•    Sub-requisite 9.10 - Managing Suppliers and Subcontractors (Supply Chain).

After the Organization has carried out the self-assessment, the Certifying Entity performs its own assessment (independent assessment) during the transition audits, helping the Organization to identify the management system's strengths and areas for improvement.