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SA8000 / Social Audit Checklist

10-point SA8000 readiness checklist with progress saved in your browser and gap highlights.

SA8000 goes beyond compliance audits by demanding a management system: a Social Performance Team, living-wage math, and worker participation. The living-wage calculation is the item most factories haven't done โ€” start there.

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Top gaps to close: Child-labor policy with remediation procedure; Forced-labor indicators checked (deposits, document retention); Health & safety committee with worker reps

Readiness above 80% generally means the formal exercise will run smoothly; below 50% means start with data collection, not consultants. Checklist state stays in your browser (localStorage) โ€” nothing uploads.

Sources:

Screening-level estimate using published average emission factors. Audited disclosures (BRSR, GRI, CDP) require primary activity data and verified factors โ€” confirm with your sustainability auditor.

Use the free SA8000 / Social Audit Checklist online โ€” 10-point SA8000 readiness checklist with progress saved in your browser and gap highlights. Runs instantly in your browser: no signup, no upload, mobile-friendly.

About SA8000 / Social Audit Checklist

SA8000 goes beyond compliance audits by demanding a management system: a Social Performance Team, living-wage math, and worker participation. The living-wage calculation is the item most factories haven't done โ€” start there.

How to use SA8000 / Social Audit Checklist

  1. 1Work through each item, ticking what you can evidence today.
  2. 2Read your readiness percentage and the top gaps.
  3. 3Close gaps in order and re-check before the formal process.

Why use SA8000 / Social Audit Checklist?

  • โœ“Built from what auditors and regulators actually verify โ€” not generic advice
  • โœ“Progress persists in your browser; resume any time, nothing uploads
  • โœ“Gap list names your next actions in priority order
  • โœ“Readiness percentage you can quote in a management review

Frequently asked questions

How should I use the SA8000 / Social Audit Checklist?+

As a pre-audit self-assessment: tick only what you could show an auditor today (a dated document, a register, a record โ€” not an intention). The percentage tells you whether to book the formal process or spend a quarter closing gaps first; the gap list is the work plan.

Is my checklist progress saved?+

In your browser's localStorage on this device โ€” private by design, nothing uploads. It persists across visits until you clear browser data. For team use, screenshot or transcribe the state into your task tracker; each member can also track their own copy.

What readiness percentage means 'ready'?+

Above ~80%, formal processes typically run smoothly โ€” remaining gaps are knowable work. At 50โ€“80%, schedule the process but sprint the gaps. Below 50%, postpone: failed audits and rejected applications cost more than a quarter of preparation.

Are these checklist items legally exhaustive?+

They cover the items that decide most real-world outcomes, drawn from the cited standards and field practice โ€” but regulations evolve and jurisdictions differ. Treat the list as your preparation backbone and verify current requirements with the cited source or a professional for the formal step.

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