Febuary 2026 Newsletter

SA8000:2026 Translations Now Available

On January 1, 2026, SAI published the SA8000:2026 Standard for Decent Work, replacing the previous version. In addition to English, SA8000:2026 is now available in Chinese, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese (European and Brazilian).

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How SA8000:2026 and SAI programs support a Just Transition

Business and work environments are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by climate impacts, automation and digitalization, ageing workforces, and growing geopolitical tensions. On this year’s Social Justice Day, we reflected on how these overlapping shifts are reshaping risks and expectations for businesses and workers across global supply chains, and how a Just Transition approach can help manage these changes in ways that strengthen business resilience, protect workers and livelihoods, and support more equitable outcomes.

Read our recent public ation to understand how SAI programming supports a just transition; from the SA8000:2026 Standard to SAI’s custom programming, we help businesses and workers navigate moments of heightened disruption and transition.

Toward Fair and Decent Labor Migration – Credible Due Diligence of Labor Recruitment

This month, SAI hosted a side session to the 2026 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sectors. The discussions explored how global supply chains can advance fair and ethical labor recruitment. Featured speakers Anna Pienaar (IOM), Carlos Busquets (RBA), and Pranay Rai (IMR) examined the challenges migrant workers face, the role of the International Recruitment Integrity System (IRIS) in promoting ethical recruitment, and practical steps companies and recruiters can take to strengthen due diligence. Through industry reflections, the discussions underscore why collective action and aligned initiatives are essential for building transparent, fair recruitment systems that protect migrant workers and support responsible business practices.

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Multistakeholder Consultation Program on Living Wage and New Labour Codes Event

Join us for a multistakeholder event bringing together stakeholders from the Bangalore and Hyderabad regions for a Living Wage Validation Workshop. The Anker Research Institute will present the results of the latest Living Wage Benchmark studies for these areas. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with the research findings, share insights, and help shape ongoing fair‑wage discussions in the region. The workshop will also offer a practical look at India’s new labor codes and what they mean for employers, workers, and supply‑chain partners.

When: February 27, 2026

Time: 9:30AM - 13:30PM Indian Standard Time (IST)

Where: JSK hall, Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad

When: February 28, 2026

Time: 9:30AM - 13:30PM Indian Standard Time (IST)

Where: Bangalore Chamber of Industries & Commerce (BCIC)

101, Midford House,1, Midford Garden, MG Road, Bangalore - 56001

Trainings

Introduction to Living Wages Online Training + Applied Learning Session

This online, on-demand training introduces key concepts of living wages and their importance for responsible business conduct. It can now be paired with a live, virtual Q&A session with SAI and Anker Research Institute experts to discuss a company’s due diligence approach related to living wages.

Working together, we will assess company needs and practical next steps to put knowledge into practice. The training and applied learning session are available in English and Spanish.

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SA8000:2026 Upgrade Training Requirement

This online,on-demand training is now available to SA8000 training certificate holders to ensure you stay current with updated requirements, terminioloy and human rights due diligence principles.

This training course will focus on changes from SA8000:2014 to SA8000:2026

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