International Standards for Responsible Leather Supply Chains
New Zealand complies with a variety of international stands such as:
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SAI’s mission is to advance human rights at workplaces.
Founded in 1997, Social Accountability International (SAI) is a global non-governmental organization advancing human rights at work. SAI’s vision is of decent work everywhere – sustained by an understanding that socially responsible workplaces benefit business while securing fundamental human rights. SAI empowers workers and managers at all levels of businesses and supply chains, using its multi-industry SA8000® Standard.
SAI is a leader in policy and implementation, working together with a diverse group of stakeholders, including brands, suppliers, governments, trade unions, non-profits, and academia. SA8000 certification includes:
Child labour
Forced or Compulsory Labor
Health and Safety
Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
Discrimination
Disciplinary Practices
Working Hours
Remuneration
Management System
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BSCI brings together over 2,400 retailers, importers, brands and associations from more than 40 countries. Members include organisations of all sizes and all sectors with a combined turnover of more than one trillion euros.
The mission is to enable each of our members to enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly and drive open trade globally. The BSCI Code of Conduct includes 11 principles:
The Rights of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
Fair remuneration
Occupational health and safety
Special protection for young workers
No bonded labour
Ethical business behavior
No discrimination
Decent working hours
No child labour
No precarious employment
Protection of the environment
Certifying bodies need to be one of the following renown organizations: