Workshop on Buyer Social Audit Conducted by ICIM in Collaboration with WRAP

The Indian Council of Industrial Management (ICIM), in collaboration with WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), successfully conducted a workshop on Buyer Social Audit on 23rd July 2018. The session aimed to create awareness among industry stakeholders about the processes, compliance requirements, and best practices essential for passing buyer-initiated social audits.

The workshop provided participants with critical insights into the audit parameters related to labour standards, workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical sourcing—elements increasingly demanded by global buyers and international markets.

Key dignitaries who graced the event and shared their valuable expertise included:

• Mr. Lalit Thukral, Chairman, Noida Apparel Export Cluster
• Mr. A.N. Shukla, Assistant Labour Commissioner
• Mr. P.K. Singh, Deputy Labour Commissioner
• Mr. Shashank Dinkar, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I
• Mr. Satendra Singh, Chairman, ICIM

The workshop served as an important step toward enhancing the understanding of social compliance norms among industrial units and exporters. It encouraged open dialogue between regulatory officials and the industry, helping bridge gaps and promote responsible and sustainable business practices.

This initiative reflects ICIM’s ongoing commitment to empowering industries with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet international compliance expectations and promote ethical manufacturing.