Uninor has said that it has become the first operator to receive the prestigious SA8000 accreditation by Social Accountability International for its workplace standards.

 The SA8000 is the world’s first auditable social certification standard for decent workplaces. It is based on conventions of the ILO, UN and National Laws and is awarded after a rigorous audit of a company’s workplace practices.

 After an 8-month long process, that included an audit of Uninor’s compliance to labour laws, ability of its employees to form unions, lack of any discrimination on any basis to even an inspection of the condition of washrooms and drinking water supplies, Uninor has been certified to have the highest standards of work ethics in its organization.

 Companies seeking to comply with SA8000 have to adopt policies and procedures that protect the basic human rights of workers. This includes compliance to global standards on no child labor, forced and compulsory labor, health and safety, freedom of association and right to collective bargaining, no discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours and remunerations.
 
“The pursuit of business and competitive success must not overlook an organizations first and prime commitment – that of providing a positive and productive work environment to its employees. This is a Telenor Group legacy that we are proud to have maintained and be recognized for at Uninor,” said Sumit Sharma, Chief HR Officer, Uninor.

Venkataram Arabolu, Managing Director of BSI India said on the occasion, “I am particularly impressed to note that, despite being in an industry sector where the priority is one of business, Uninor has found it important to use these good practices of employee protection. The top level commitment to sustainability is amply evident and that is so refreshing and needless to state, this is what drives an organisation to greatness, and Uninor is definitely on this path”.

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