Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA)

Intertek’s Workplace Conditions Assessment (WCA) program provides a powerful, web-based solution for companies and facilities seeking to improve workplace conditions efficiently and in accordance with widely accepted industry standards and best practices.

Expectations from investors, business partners, non-governmental organizations and governments have never been higher for businesses to demonstrate respect for human rights and positively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  And with regulatory bodies paying increasing attention to these issues, Supply Chain Due Diligence is becoming imperative for companies to avoid related reputational, operational, business disruption and litigation costs.  The pressing issues of today around management of working conditions, modern slavery, ethical behavior, environmental and sustainability efforts coupled with vast global value chains and complex business partners all the way down to sourcing of raw materials can make this task feel overwhelming.

WCA is an industry-agnostic and widely accepted risk-based solution in our Supply Chain Assurance suite of services. It provides an on the ground support and expertise to help companies manage Supply Chain Due Diligence specific to social and labor conditions, health & safety, environment, and business practices.