Social Audit

We conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers' social responsibility performance based on international human rights standards and national laws. Our objective, in-depth assessments help you identify the best partners, ensuring your supply chain in China remains efficient, compliant, and sustainably managed.

Ensuring Ethical and Compliant Supply Chains

Social Responsibility Audit (Social Audit), also known as Social Compliance Audit or Corporate Social Responsibility Audit (CSR Audit), is a comprehensive evaluation of suppliers' social performance based on international human rights standards and national laws. NBNQC’s Social Responsibility Audit services aim to help you identify potential risks in your supply chain and ensure your suppliers meet ethical compliance requirements, providing a strong foundation for your brand and business.

The Top 5 Key Roles of Social Compliance Audit

Ensure Legal and Ethical Compliance

Verify whether suppliers adhere to local laws and international social responsibility standards (e.g., wages, working hours, health, and safety), effectively preventing legal disputes and violations while strengthening the company’s ethical image.

Identify and Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

Uncover potential issues in the supply chain, such as child labor, forced labor, or unsafe working conditions, enabling companies to take proactive measures to reduce operational and reputational risks and ensure supply chain stability.

Safeguard Brand Reputation

By ensuring social responsibility compliance across the supply chain, companies protect themselves from negative publicity or consumer boycotts while enhancing customer trust and loyalty to the brand.

Optimize Supply Chain Management and Transparency

Provide systematic audit processes and detailed reports, helping companies gain deep insights into the social responsibility performance of their supply chain, improving management efficiency, and enhancing transparency with stakeholders.

Facilitate International Market Access

Meet global clients’ and markets’ requirements for social responsibility (e.g., BSCI, SEDEX), demonstrating the compliance and reliability of the supply chain, ensuring smooth product entry into international markets, and expanding business opportunities.

When is it needed

New Supplier Collaboration: Gain a comprehensive understanding of a supplier’s social responsibility performance before establishing new partnerships.

Existing Supplier Assessment: Conduct regular audits of existing suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance and promptly identify potential risks.

Annual Supervision: Perform annual follow-up audits to evaluate suppliers’ improvements and strengthen collaboration.

What Does a Social Responsibility Audit Cover?

NBNQC’s Social Responsibility Audit adheres to international and national standards, covering the following areas:

Health and Safety

Assess whether the working environment is safe and equipment meets standards.

Environmental Management

Examine compliance with environmental regulations during production processes.

Wages and Working Hours

Ensure workers receive legal compensation and have reasonable working hours.

Child and Young Labor

Verify there is no use of child labor or misuse of young labor.

Freedom of Association

Protect workers’ rights to freely organize unions or engage in collective bargaining.

Discrimination Issues

Check for equal treatment regardless of gender, race, religion, etc.

Why Choose NBNQC for Social Audit

Transparent, Flat-Rate Pricing

Our audit service is offered at a flat rate of USD 239 per factory, covering all major manufacturing regions in China, with no hidden fees.

Fast Audit Arrangement

Auditors can be on site within 36 hours of booking. We ensure smooth scheduling even during peak periods, without delaying your sourcing or supplier approval.