SA8000 standard is one of the leading social certification standards for manufacturing facilities and various types of organisations across the globe. Established by Social Accountability International (SAI) in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder initiative, the standard has been evolved into an overall framework that helps certified organisations demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers. The standard measures social performance in eight areas of social accountability in workplaces, complemented by the management system element that emphasizes worker involvement and drives continuous improvement in all areas of the standard.