International NGO Social Accountability (SAI) has conferred Indian telecom operator Uninor SA8000 certification for complying to workplace standards based on International Labour Organisation and UN conventions.

The SA8000 is the world's first auditable social certification standard for decent workplaces. Companies seeking to comply with SA8000 have to adopt policies and procedures that protect human rights of workers which includes compliance to global standards on no child labor, forced and compulsory labor, health, safety, right to collective bargaining, no discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours and remunerations, etc.

“This accreditation will enable Uninor to be able to further improve its assessment with financial analysts and investors, enhance its reputation in the labour market and be able to better engage with domestic and international organisations and NGOs,” said a senior official.

Source: Indianexpress.com