Services

As a compliance consultant we provide a variety of services to help businesses ensure that they meet ethical, social, and legal standards related to labor practices, working conditions, and human rights. Their role typically involves assessing, advising, and guiding companies on how to improve their social responsibility practices and comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Risk Assessment and Gap Analysis

Identifying Risks: Helping businesses identify potential risks in their supply chains and operations related to labor practices, environmental standards, or ethical behavior.

Gap Analysis: Evaluating existing policies, procedures, and practices to identify gaps and non-compliance issues that need addressing.

Compliance Program Development

Code of Conduct Creation: Developing or revising a company's Code of Conduct to ensure it includes key ethical standards for workers' rights, health, and safety.

Policy Development: Helping businesses create or enhance policies around human rights, fair wages, child labor, discrimination, and other social compliance issues.

Social Compliance Audits

Factory and Workplace Audits: Assing comprehensive audits of factories or workplaces to ensure compliance with social responsibility standards, such as labor laws, health and safety, child labor, forced labor, working hours, wages, and other human rights issues.

Internal Audits: Reviewing a company’s internal processes and policies to ensure that they align with social compliance requirements.

Supplier Monitoring and Management

Supply Chain Monitoring: Tracking and ensuring that suppliers meet the required social compliance standards.

Supplier Engagement: Working with suppliers to improve their practices and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Assistance

Legal and Regulatory Advice: Offering advice on national and international labor laws, regulations, and best practices to help companies comply with legal requirements.

Stay Updated on Changing Laws: Keeping businesses informed of new laws or changes to existing laws related to labor rights, human rights, and social compliance.

Corrective Action Plans

Developing Action Plans: Helping businesses develop and implement corrective action plans to address compliance issues identified during audits or assessments.

Continuous Improvement: Assisting with the implementation of continuous improvement practices to ensure ongoing compliance and enhance social responsibility efforts.

Certifications and Standards Compliance

ISO, SA8000, or Other Standards: Assisting companies in achieving certifications such as SA8000, ISO 14001, or other industry-specific social compliance certifications.

Audit Preparation: Preparing businesses for third-party audits and helping them understand the audit process.

Reporting and Documentation

Social Compliance Reports: Helping businesses create detailed reports on their social compliance efforts for stakeholders, investors, or regulatory bodies.

Record-Keeping: Ensuring that all compliance-related documentation is maintained accurately and up to date.

Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

Sustainability Integration: Advising on how to integrate sustainability practices into business operations and supply chains to align with global sustainability goals.

Ethical Sourcing Support: Offering guidance on sourcing products and services in an ethical manner, ensuring that suppliers meet certain standards related to fair labor practices and human rights.

Social Responsibility Strategy Development

Strategic Guidance: Helping businesses develop and implement comprehensive social responsibility strategies that align with their values and stakeholder expectations.

Brand Reputation Management: Offering advice on how businesses can improve or protect their reputation through strong social compliance practices.