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PAS 24000 Assessment for Social Management Systems
Organizations face growing expectations to demonstrate how they manage social responsibility across their operations and supply chains. Customers, investors, and regulators are increasingly asking for reliable evidence — not just isolated policies or one-off audits, but rather, structured processes that ensure accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement. Organizations face growing expectations to demonstrate how they manage social responsibility across their operations and supply chains. Customers, investors, and regulators are increasingly asking for reliable evidence not just isolated policies or one-off audits, but rather, structured processes that ensure accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement.
At DEKRA, we assess and certify social management systems based on PAS 24000, a recognized standard for managing social responsibility. This provides independent verification and demonstrates credible, internationally recognized performance.
Our PAS 24000 Assessment at a Glance
Managing social responsibility in a structured and consistent manner requires more than just policies and isolated audits. Organizations need clearly defined processes, responsibilities, and controls to address social risks in a transparent, risk-based manner across operations and supply chains.
At DEKRA, we independently assess social management systems against the requirements of PAS 24000. Our auditors evaluate whether relevant processes, responsibilities, controls, and improvement mechanisms are effectively established and implemented. The assessment provides credible, third-party confirmation of a structured, effective approach to managing social responsibility.
Our Approach
DEKRA conducts independent audits of social management systems to ensure they meet the requirements of PAS 24000. Our approach follows recognized management system audit principles, assessing whether social responsibility processes are effectively defined, implemented, maintained, and reviewed.
The certification process has a clear structure that provides transparency from the initial preparation stage to the certification decision:
1. Preparation
Optional pre-audit and introductory meeting to clarify scope, organizational context, and key social topics, and to assess readiness against PAS 24000 requirements.
Optional pre-audit and introductory meeting to clarify scope, organizational context, and key social topics, and to assess readiness against PAS 24000 requirements.
2. Document review
Review of policies, procedures, and management system documentation to evaluate alignment with the requirements of the Social Management System (SMS).
Review of policies, procedures, and management system documentation to evaluate alignment with the requirements of the Social Management System (SMS).
3. On-site audit
Verification of the implementation and effectiveness of the SMS through interviews, site assessments, and process reviews.
Verification of the implementation and effectiveness of the SMS through interviews, site assessments, and process reviews.
4. Audit results
Issuance of the audit report and certification, including clear findings and a structured roadmap for improvement.
Issuance of the audit report and certification, including clear findings and a structured roadmap for improvement.
5. Surveillance & renewal
Annual surveillance audits to verify ongoing compliance and effectiveness, with recertification every three years.
Annual surveillance audits to verify ongoing compliance and effectiveness, with recertification every three years.
PAS 24000 helps organizations demonstrate credible social responsibility in their operations and supply chains, particularly in the context of ESG and due diligence requirements. As a certifiable standard for social management systems, it supports the structured collection of social data for CSRD, ESRS, and VSME reporting and is recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), which increases its international acceptance. It covers key areas such as human rights, labour practices, and working conditions.
Thanks to its ISO-compatible structure (Annex SL), PAS 24000 can be easily integrated into existing management systems and offers a clear transition path from standards such as SA8000, SMETA, and BSCI to a system-based approach.
Why DEKRA?
- Qualified PAS 24000 auditors: Our audits are conducted by PAS 24000-qualified experts who have in-depth knowledge of all the social and governance requirements covered by the standard.
- Global consistency and local expertise: We combine international experience with a strong understanding of local contexts to ensure reliable and comparable audits across regions.
- Clear and efficient certification process: We provide transparent communication, digital support, and timely execution throughout the entire certification cycle.