amfori BSCI: Code of conduct for social responsibility and sustainability in the supply chain
In these times of global markets, many companies outsource their production to other parts of the world. Supply chains are becoming more complex. Particularly when working in less developed countries, such companies are required to have high commitment of social responsibility. With the amfori BSCI audit, companies can ensure that their suppliers behave responsibly towards people and the planet, and amfori BSCI enabled companies to trade with purpose by improving social performance in the suppy chain. amfori is the leading business association for sustainable trade, empowering companies across the globe to operate successful and responsible businesses. It supports retailers, importers, brand manufacturers and national associations in improving the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of their value chains.
amfori BSCI: Code of conduct for social responsibility and sustainability in the supply chain
In these times of global markets, many companies outsource their production to other parts of the world. Supply chains are becoming more complex. Particularly when working in less developed countries, such companies are required to have high commitment of social responsibility. With the amfori BSCI audit, companies can ensure that their suppliers behave responsibly towards people and the planet, and amfori BSCI enabled companies to trade with purpose by improving social performance in the suppy chain. amfori is the leading business association for sustainable trade, empowering companies across the globe to operate successful and responsible businesses. It supports retailers, importers, brand manufacturers and national associations in improving the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of their value chains.
In these times of global markets, many companies outsource their production to other parts of the world. Supply chains are becoming more complex. Particularly when working in less developed countries, such companies are required to have high commitment of social responsibility. With the amfori BSCI audit, companies can ensure that their suppliers behave responsibly towards people and the planet, and amfori BSCI enabled companies to trade with purpose by improving social performance in the suppy chain. amfori is the leading business association for sustainable trade, empowering companies across the globe to operate successful and responsible businesses. It supports retailers, importers, brand manufacturers and national associations in improving the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of their value chains.
Benefits of an audit according to amfori BSCI Code of Conduct
For amfori BSCI members:
- Improve the social performance of their supply chain
- Reduce cost and increase efficiency
- Have a clear and consistent approach that highlights best practices
- Improve the resilience of their business to industry and market changes
- Improve their businesses' reputation by meeting the expectations of your customers and stakeholders
For Business Partners in the supply chain:
- Improvement of internal management processes
- Risk management optimisation
- Time and cost saving through avoidance of multiple audits
- Proof of fair working conditions
- Enhanced ethical image
- Creating and maintaining trusted relationships with customers, supply chain partners and stakeholders
Overview of the amfori BSCI audit
amfori BSCI audit can be under different types: manufactoring, small producer assessment, multi-tier food or agriculture large farm food . Audits can be performed fully announced, semi announced or unannounced. Good to know: amfori BSCI is not a certification, but a verification. In contrast to a (successful) certification, a verification does not guarantee that the audited organization fulfils the requirements completely. Verification to amfori BSCI only testifies to the degree to which the audited organization fulfils the requirements.
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