In this interactive workshop, we will analyze the changing due diligence landscape and its impacts on the market, the revision of the SA8000 Standard and its framework for meeting due diligence expectations, as well as the specific challenges or risks faced by workers and companies in Portugal.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Language: English with Portuguese interpretation
Workshop Objectives:
- Provide context on the due diligence landscape and the challenges of meeting expectations in the changing global marketplace.
- Share the working draft of the revised SA8000:2026 Standard, as well as the objectives and intent of the changes, including how it addresses specific performance expectations.
- Learn about your priorities and concerns on key issues related to working conditions in companies, the marketplace, and their impact.
Who should attend? Key participant groups for these events include, but are not limited to:
- SA8000-Certified Organizations
- Certification Bodies and Auditors
- Businesses at all levels of the value chain
- Social auditors and audit firms across different systems
- Industry associations
- Government representatives
- Unions and worker representatives
- Organizations and academics focused on labor and development issues
- We especially encourage participation by individuals and groups representing workers at high risk of exploitation or discrimination.
