ANOTHER MILESTONE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Corporate social responsibility is a fundamental value for Salvatore Ferragamo and at the core of the brand’s identity. The Group’s management policies and practices are based on its mission of creating “sustainable value” and, in keeping with this commitment, Salvatore Ferragamo is delighted to announce that it has received SA8000 social accountability certification.
“In line with our Code of Ethics and Sustainability Policy, SA8000 certification confirms our commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics and sustainable business development,” explained Ferruccio Ferragamo, President of the Salvatore Ferragamo. “This an important milestone and one that demonstrates our commitment to ethics after having developed corporate social responsibility practices. Compliance with the SA8000 standard means considering the social impact of our business, in addition to the conditions in which our employees, partners and suppliers operate.”
The SA8000 international standard covers the social accountability aspects of a management system and encourages organizations to develop, maintain and apply practices that incorporate respect for human rights and workers, protection against child labour and health and safety.