Ethical Trade Audit Checklist

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• Use the checklist below to ensure your business is involved in ethical and fair trade. For every "No," include a note to explain the situation.

Governance and Policy

• Is there a clear code of conduct established and communicated to all stakeholders and partners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this code of conduct properly implemented within the supply chain and within the business itself?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are existing practices and code of conduct compliant with legal standards set by the local government?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Labor Practices

• Are occupational health and safety standards clearly communicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are occupational health and safety standards properly implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employee wages meet (or exceed) legal and industry standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers' rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining, respected by managers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are worker incidents, accidents, and injuries properly recorded and compensated for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are labor rights and duties regularly reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Supply Chain Proceedings and Practices

• Are current and possible suppliers and customers chosen based on ethical practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the business conduct regular ethical trade audits on their partners?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suppliers transparent about how their materials are sourced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the suppliers' products be easily traced back to the source for easy auditing, if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are supply chain practices reguarly reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental Impact and Responsibilities

• Are existing environmental protection practices effectively communicated and implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are existing waste management practices properly implemented and known by all?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are resources used responsibly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are environmental laws and regulations adhered to at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are instances of noncompliance with environmental protection laws properly recorded and addressed immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Social Impact

• Are CSR initiatives properly and regularly implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the partner business regularly engage with local communities and their environment to improve them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the partner business regularly participate in charity efforts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reporting Practices

• Are there thorough and easily accessible records of audit findings, corrective actions, and communications with stakeholders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are past audit results and ethical trade practices public to internal employees and stakeholders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Continuous Improvement Policies and Practices

• Is there a continuous improvement plan in place for different sections and employees?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system for receiving feedback from employees, suppliers, and stakeholders regarding ethical practices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are action plans developed based on audit findings to address any identified gaps or areas for improvement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments, recommendations, suggestions

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