Social Audit Checklist

Use this Social Audit Checklist to assess social responsibility practices, ensure ethical standards, and identify areas for improvement in organizations.

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Social Audit Checklist

Legal & Policy Compliance

Labor Practices & Working Conditions

Health & Safety

Freedom Of Association & Collective Bargaining

Discrimination & Equal Opportunity

Child & Forced Labor Prevention

Environmental & Community Impact

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

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Social Audit Checklist

Use this Social Audit Checklist to assess social responsibility practices, ensure ethical standards, and identify areas for improvement in organizations.

1. Are all business licenses and registrations current and valid?

2. Does the organization have a written code of conduct aligned with international labor standards?

3. Are policies against child labor, forced labor, and discrimination documented and communicated?

4. Are local labor laws and international conventions clearly understood and followed?

1. Are employees paid at least the legal minimum wage or agreed contract wage?

2. Are wage payments timely and properly documented with payslips?

3. Are regular working hours, breaks, and overtime compliant with legal standards?

4. Are employment contracts written, clear, and signed by employees?

1. Are workplaces clean, well-lit, and free from obvious hazards?

2. Are emergency exits clearly marked, unobstructed, and regularly inspected?

3. Are fire extinguishers, alarms, and first aid kits available and maintained?

4. Are workers trained on safety procedures, PPE usage, and emergency response?

1. Are workers free to join trade unions or worker committees without interference?

2. Are meetings between management and employee representatives conducted regularly?

3. Are grievance mechanisms available, confidential, and trusted by employees?

4. Are there policies ensuring non-retaliation against workers who raise concerns?

1. Are recruitment, promotion, and pay practices free from bias related to gender, religion, ethnicity, or disability?

2. Are pregnant workers and parents supported in compliance with applicable laws?

3. Is there a policy against harassment, with clear reporting channels?

4. Are training opportunities equally accessible to all employees?

1. Are documented proof-of-age checks performed before hiring?

2. Are young workers (if any) assigned only to non-hazardous tasks compliant with local laws?

3. Are employees working voluntarily, without retention of passports, deposits, or illegal deductions?

4. Are recruitment practices free from bonded labor risks?

1. Are waste disposal practices documented and compliant with environmental regulations?

2. Are steps taken to reduce water and energy consumption?

3. Are emissions and pollutants monitored and managed?

4. Are local communities consulted about potential impacts from operations?

1. Are all records (payroll, contracts, training logs, audits) maintained and accessible?

2. Are previous audit findings and corrective actions tracked and closed?

3. Are policies reviewed regularly and updated when laws or standards change?

4. Is there a plan in place to monitor and improve social compliance practices over time?