SA8OOO Social Resnonsibilitv Mananement

It is an investment in the future and in the increase in competitive ability, through compliance with the requirements of a management system associated with the following elements, among others:

• The abolishment of child or forced labour
• The guarantee of sound occupational health and safety practices
• The adoption of remuneration, discipline and work practices
• The right to free association and negotiation
• The abolishment of any type of discrimination

The certification of the social responsibility management system is supported by evaluating compliance with the requirements of international standards (e.g., standard SA 8000) based on the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), on the Declaration of human rights and on the United Nation`s convention of Children`s rights, in addition to good corporate business practices.

The corporate benefits associated with the implementation and ensuing certification by AENOR of these management systems include the following:

• Improvement in working conditions and staff motivation
• Reduction in labour conflicts and absentee rates
• Improvement in the corporate image
• Positive differentiation with respect to competitors
• Credibility of the investment made in social aspects
• Compliance of the conditions required for accessing international markets
• Effective specification of corporate strategies

AENOR is a member of CISE, an organisation accredited by SAI for the SA 8000 certification.