June 2026 Newsletter

SA8000:2026 Transition Dates and Resources

The transition to the SA8000:2026 Standard is now officially in motion, with important milestones unfolding through 2026 and beyond. On June 1, SAI released new resources, including training materials, tools, and guidance to support audit firms, certified organizations, and other stakeholders through the transition.

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Advancing India's Living Wage Dialogue

To support ongoing conversations around fair compensation and worker well-being, SAI and the Anker Research Institute hosted a series of living wage consultations across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The events brought together representatives from government, industry, academia, trade unions, and civil society to discuss how wage systems can better reflect the real cost of living for workers and their families.

The discussions highlighted both the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing living wage approaches in India. Participants explored the role of employers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in creating wage systems that promote decent living standards while supporting sustainable business practices. The consultations reinforced the importance of collaboration and continued dialogue in advancing meaningful improvements for workers across supply chains.

Anker Research Institute

The Anker Research Institute has released new Living Wage and Living Income 2026 Reports for sub regions of Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu of India. This report utilizes the Anker Methodology, which incorporates data on local prices to determine the necessary income for a decent living standard for these sub regions in India.

View report here

SAI is the institutional host for the Anker Research Institute

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 stay current with updated requirements, terminology, and human rights due diligence principles.

This training course focuses on changes from SA8000:2014 to SA8000:2026.

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