PAS 24000:2022
Social Responsability Management System
PAS 24000 is an international standard dedicated to social responsibility management, designed to ensure ethical, transparent working conditions that respect human rights across the entire value chain.
For Bericah, it represents the natural evolution of the path started with SA8000, introducing a more up-to-date and comprehensive model aligned with global workplace contexts.
Main Areas
The standard governs essential areas concerning the protection of people and the integrity of business processes, including:
- protection of children and young workers
- prevention of forced labour and human trafficking
- occupational health and safety
- fair and verifiable remuneration conditions
- freedom of association and collective bargaining
- sustainable working hours
- diversity, equity and inclusion
- proper disciplinary practices
- due diligence on suppliers and the supply chain
It also introduces a structured approach to social risk assessment and the prevention of human rights violations, both internally and among partners and suppliers.
International References
PAS 24000 is based on the main global instruments concerning human rights and working conditions:
- ILO conventions and recommendations — International Labour Organization
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- Convention on the Rights of the Child
- UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
A system that involves the entire organization
The standard requires the active contribution of all company functions and supply chain partners.
It includes:
- formal commitment from Management
- transparency and internal accountability
- documented processes
- promotion of a cross-functional ethical culture
Objective and scope of application
PAS 24000 aims to ensure structured, consistent and verifiable management of social aspects, ensuring:
- protection of human rights safe
- fair and decent working conditions
- an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment
- a supply chain aligned with the same principles
- effective systems for reporting and managing complaints
- continuous monitoring of social performance
The standard applies to:
- direct employees
- external and agency workers
- suppliers, subcontractors and homeworkers
- the extended supply chain
Founding principles
- continuous improvement
- shared responsibility
- due diligence and social risk management
- transparency towards stakeholders
The commitment of Bericah S.p.A.
The process of adopting PAS 24000 involved the entire company through audits, document reviews, and in-depth assessments carried out both internally and at key suppliers’ premises.
Bericah S.p.A. has established dedicated bodies responsible for managing the system, ensuring continuous monitoring, and improving working conditions. This includes listening mechanisms, management of reports — including anonymous reports — training, risk analysis, and ongoing dialogue with all stakeholders.
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