This course is an ideal introduction to social compliance auditing. It is intended for employees who already have basic knowledge of the audit process and are looking to establish or manage a compliance program within their company.
Sessions are typically conducted over the course of two days, but they can also be pared down to shorter half-day, full-day, or one-and-a-half-day formats based on participants’ preferred review depth.
Attendees will learn about policies, procedures, and strategies needed to prepare for an external audit. It will also offer insights into social management systems and guidance for using internal audit findings to support management reviews.
Audience
Buyer and manufacturer compliance staff who would like to learn more about the social compliance audit process.
Admission requirements
No prerequisites.
Topics covered
- Understanding internal monitoring and conducting effective internal audits
- Monitoring and verifying implementation of social management systems
- Ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements
- Policies, procedures, and records pertaining to structured management systems
- Health and safety policies
- Environmental best practices
- Establishing a robust security infrastructure
- Strategies for meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Best practices for implementing corrective actions, avoiding costly production loss, and ensuring continuous improvement
