Sumerra services

Audits are conducted to assess the risks at a factory during a certain point in time.  Audit results provide factory Management, Licensees and Brand representative’s important information to make key business decisions. Sumerra has extensive experience conducting audits on a global scale, crossing many industries. During a standard audit, Sumerra provides training and information to the factory by explaining the issues of concern, providing possible solutions, and allowing the factory the time and ability to ask questions they may have regarding the audit or other issues. Integrity, honesty and transparency are of the upmost importance to Sumerra. Sumerra has the capability of utilizing client provided audit protocols and tools or utilizing one of Sumerra’s comprehensive audit platforms and risk assessment tools.

Sumerra Compliance Management is a service designed to assist Brands, Licensees and Suppliers in managing the audit process in a more streamlined and effective manner. Compliance Management programs are on-going, and in many cases, each program is developed specifically to meet the needs of a particular client (whether it be a Brand, Licensee or other association).  Sumerra manages the audit process from start to finish, including scheduling the audit with an approved, Third Party Auditor; managing any payment transactions; verifying the results and providing a score; creating a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and working with the factory to follow-up on and remediate outstanding CAP findings. The process is a continuous flow, with Sumerra tracking the steps and providing notification along the way (including notice when the next audit is due).

Sumerra does more than train- we partner with organizations, providing their team members understanding, knowledge and increased abilities after every training.  With the knowledge and experience to quickly understand the issues, you and your team receive guidance and education that can be applied to real-life conditions. Sumerra provides education on many different CSR, EHS, Social and Sustainability topics.

Sumerra firmly believes that collaboration is the key to industry change and improvement, and our team works to help grow the collaborative environment.

Workers are the most important resource for all businesses – and healthy, safe workers are productive workers. When factories implement effective Health and Safety (H&S) and occupational hygiene programs, they not only protect employees and reduce risk, but they also generate customer confidence and enhance their business reputation. Sumerra provides comprehensive H&S and occupational hygiene services to effectively protect workers from hazards in the workplace. We assist clients, of any size, in anticipating, identifying, evaluating and controlling exposures to a variety of chemical, physical and biological hazards. These services include the creation of programs and systems that are needed to maintain an efficient and effective H&S and occupational hygiene program.

Air quality can have a direct impact on workers’ health and ability to perform their duties effectively. General indoor air quality and comfort parameters such as temperature and humidity ensure the work environment is suitable for people performing their daily tasks. Air quality can be impacted by the presence of hazardous airborne contaminants generated by the storage, handling and usage of chemicals in the workplace.

Building structural integrity is one of the most important components of worker health & safety. Failure to construct buildings to code or other acceptable standards can lead to various serious issues. Improper additions or changes in buildings without proper assessment and approval are common in some areas of the world and can present a very dangerous situation. Even properly constructed buildings that are not properly maintained and cared for can, over time, become dangerous places to occupy.

Various chemicals are necessary for the manufacturing of products. Many of the attributes that make the chemicals useful in the production of products can also have a detrimental impact on workers, the environment, and the consumer. it is important to carefully consider the use of chemicals in production and assure all necessary steps in order to prevent the unwanted consequences of poor chemical management.

The term “environment” refers to all elements of the physical and biological world and the interactions between them. These elements include our natural resources such as soil minerals, air, and water as well as ecological and climate systems. Activities, such as manufacturing, can have a detrimental impact on these elements. The environment is deteriorating in many areas due to natural and man-made stresses. Growth of industrialization combined with rapid population growth and rising consumption trends has led to over-harvesting of resources, increased waste, and the pollution of air, water and land.

Fire Safety is a crucial element in ensuring a safe workplace and protecting employees’ wellbeing. Good fire safety management saves lives. Workplaces must be protected and made as safe as possible from fires. This includes anticipating, evaluating and controlling fire risks. Fire prevention is of the utmost importance and this requires not only complying with country or international fire safety regulations, but factory or site specific evaluation and awareness of fire hazards.