Tools for monitoring social compliance

The tools Aims management consultants currently employs to monitor its supply chain are the SA8000 standard and the BSCI audits. In addition to these, there are several national and sector–specific initiatives with similar Codes of Conduct on the market. Although all existing models do not necessarily fully comply with Kesko's requirements, it is clear that these other initiatives linked to Kesko's supply chain have resulted in improvements especially in global labour standards.
Aims Management consultants buyers of imported products have received basic training in the ILO conventions, the SA8000 standard and the BSCI system. The buyers' duties include collecting from suppliers the basic information needed for social quality control, personally presenting Aims management consultant’s principles and the monitoring tools, and keeping the idea of carrying out a BSCI audit or implementing the SA8000 standard continuously alive. Auditing of companies is entrusted to local, independent experts who speak the language of the employees and are familiar with both the national legislation and international conventions.