INTRODUCTION FOR SOCIAL COMPLIANCE & HUMAN RIGHTS COURSE
Social compliance is a continuing process in which organizations endeavor to protect the health, safety, and rights of their employees, the community and environment in which they operate, and the lives and communities of workers in their supply and distribution chain. The Human Rights management is a key component to ensure organization social compliance/governance and its supply chains are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are environmentally responsible and conducted ethically. Human Rights components are wholly attributed to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) requirements and standards.
The purpose of establishing the same will facilitate organizations that may design, market, manufacture, or provide goods and services that are used to produce electronic goods. Compliance with requirements benefits the company with a stable and motivated workforce; and potential business opportunities with major Multi-National Corporations (MNC).
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- Understand the Social Compliance (RBA, SEDEX, SMETA) & Governance.
- Comprehend Human Rights governance framework within the ambits of ILO guidelines.
- Realize the importance of Social Compliance & Human Rights conformance and impact to business.
DURATION
1 Day
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
- Online Virtual Learning via Zoom / Face to Face
- Highly Interactive Session, with a bilateral approach to the subject matter allowing participants to share incidences at respective work locations.
- Mind Mapping and Recap Sessions
- Case Studies on various reported Cases
- Ice Breaking / Monotony Breaking Sessions – Purpose of rejuvenating the mind
COURSE CONTENT
1. Introduction
- An Overview of SEDEX
- What are the components of SEDEX?
- SEDEX’s Intent
- ETI Base Code of Conduct Compliance Framework
- Overview of Responsible Business Alliance V.8.0.1
2. ILO Objectives in Human Rights Management and its Related Social Compliance Standards
3. Compliance Framework
- Legal
- Standards
- Best Practices
- To Manage Assets
- People (Internal & External)
- Property (Tangible & Intangible)
4. The Social Compliance Code of Conduct
The Social Compliance Code of Conduct which is predominantly made up of five components shall be examined in detail during the training:
- Labour
- Freely chosen Employment
- Young workers
- Working hours
- Wages and benefits
- Humane treatment
- Non-discrimination
- Freedom of association
- Ethics
- Business integrity
- No improper advantage
- Disclosure of information
- Intellectual property
- Fair business, advertising and competition
- Protection of identity and non-retaliation
- Responsible sourcing of minerals
- Privacy
- Health and Safety
- Occupational safety
- Emergency preparedness
- Occupational injury and illness
- Industrial hygiene
- Physically demanding work
- Machine safeguarding
- Sanitation, food and housing
- Health and safety communication
- Environmental
- Environmental permits and reporting
- Pollution prevention and resource reduction
- Hazardous substances
- Solid waste
- Air emissions
- Materials restrictions
- Water management
- Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
- Management System
- Company commitment
- Management accountability and responsibility
- Legal and customer requirements
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Improvement objectives
- Training
- Communication
- Worker feedback, participation and grievance
- Audits and assessments
- Corrective action process
- Documentation and records
- Supplier responsibility
- Consequence Management
5. Understanding SMETA and the Audit Requirement
- Structure of the SMETA Audit based ETI Base Code
- Understanding the policies that are required for setting the right framework.
- Environmental Requirements
- Social Requirements
- Economic Requirements
- Reference Standards to other related Social Compliance Code of Conduct.
6. SMETA 2-Pillar Component and Audits
- Employment is Freely Chosen
- Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining are Respected
- Working Conditions are Safe and Hygienic
- Child Labour Shall Not Be Used
- Living Wages are Paid
- Working Hours are Not Excessive
- No Discrimination is Practiced
- Regular Employment is Provided
- No Harsh or Inhumane Treatment is Allowed
7. Extra Detailed Modules for SMETA 2-Pillar Audit
- Universal Rights covering UNPG
- Management system (including Land Rights)
- Responsible Recruitment Practices
- Entitlement to work
- Subcontracting and Home-working
- Environment (shortened Environmental Assessment)
8. SMETA 4-Pillar Components & Audit
Includes all the above elements plus the additional pillars of:
- Environment (extended assessment – replaces shortened assessment)
- Business Ethics
