One of SAI’s goals in the recent revision of the SA8000 Standard was to allow more flexibility and to better reflect the reality of work, while simultaneously upholding human rights for all. One such change was to introduce the concept Continue Reading...
Toward Fair and Decent Labor Migration- Credible Due Diligence of Labor Recruitment
Global apparel and footwear supply chains rely heavily on migrant workers, yet the systems that manage their movement across borders remain some of the least transparent and most vulnerable to abuse. In a virtual side session to Continue Reading...
Information for SA8000 Certification System Users (Jan. 1, 2026)
We are pleased to announce the official launch of the SA8000:2026 Standard for Decent work and the release of the initial materials for users of the certification system to prepare for SA8000:2026 audits and Continue Reading...
New Initiative: Turkish Leather Industrialists’ Association
We're pleased to announce that SAI has launched a new initiative with the Turkish Leather Industrialists’ Association (TDSD) to promote the implementation of the SA8000 management system within participating tanneries. This project aims to Continue Reading...
Now available: Palma Futuro Handbook and Toolkits
The Palma Futuro Handbook and Toolkit are now available in English and Spanish. Designed to help companies of any size easily understand and implement robust social compliance systems to promote acceptable working conditions in palm oil Continue Reading...
SAI joins GLWC in welcoming ILO agreement on living wages
As an advocate for living wages since 1997, SAI joins the other Global Living Wage Coalition members in welcoming the ILO's agreement on living wages. This is a milestone in the movement to advance wages and livelihoods for all workers and Continue Reading...



