Ethical Audit Standards
For a modern business, an ethical supply chain is no longer an optional "feel-good" PR tool. Today, consumers, governments and NGOs are putting increasing pressure on brands and retailers to ensure transparency throughout their supply chains. Social accountability is an important element of a company"s sourcing and marketing strategy, which helps ensure better product quality, foster consumer loyalty, and emphasize good corporate citizenship

All of ethical audit programs cover the following aspects:

Hygiene, health and safety
Child and young labor
Labor practices, including forced labor, worker representation, disciplinary practices and discrimination.

Working hours and wages

Client-Specific Ethical Audit Protocols
If your company already has a social accountability program in place, Hawkeye Inspections can tailor its existing ethical audit programs to suit your needs and ensure the compliance of your suppliers to your specific requirements.

Ethical Audits to International Standards

Our professionally certified auditors can conduct ethical audits according to all major internationally recognized social audits standards, including:

Our on-site process consists of:

Opening meeting
Factory tour
Document review
Worker interviews (group and individual)
Closing meeting with Corrective Action Plan (CAP) review
Furthermore, our Supplier Workshops (held before and during the audit) help educate your suppliers about the audit program, get them more involved and help them achieve compliance.

Our worker interviews are structured and held in a way that ensures transparency and honesty. During the interview, our auditors use voice stress analysis and cross-check information to detect any deception or inconsistencies. Factory staff are also given an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback.

Why Perform an Ethical Audit?
Ensure decent working conditions and human rights throughout your supply chain
Comply with statutory requirements 
Prevent unauthorized subcontracting
Receive an accurate picture of ethical compliance in your supply chain
Foster cooperative relations with your suppliers
Improve brand image and increase consumer loyalty