Modern Slavery & CSR Audits
Ethical. Transparent. Responsible Supply Chains.
Empowering Ethical and Transparent Supply Chains
Obsydian helps organizations assess and improve the social and ethical performance of their supply chains.
With experienced auditors and engineers based across Africa and Asia, we conduct CSR, ESG, and modern slavery compliance assessments to help clients meet international due-diligence requirements and strengthen supplier governance.
Our Capabilities
Comprehensive Audit Coverage
On-site and remote supplier audits evaluating compliance with international labor, safety, and environmental standards. Reviews include working conditions, documentation, wages, grievance procedures, and management practices.
Modern Slavery & Forced Labor
Comprehensive assessments designed to identify and mitigate risks of forced or exploitative labor, aligned with international best-practice frameworks and tailored to client-specific regulatory requirements (including the UK and Australian Modern Slavery Acts).
Social Compliance & ESG
Independent audits guided by globally recognized standards such as SA8000, SMETA, and BSCI, assessing labor conditions, safety practices, and broader ESG performance.
Supplier Improvement Support
Corrective action plans and targeted training on ethical sourcing, labor rights, and workplace safety to embed sustainable compliance.
Transparent Reporting & Monitoring
Concise reports with risk ratings, key findings, and actionable recommendations, plus follow-up audits to ensure continuous improvement.
How We Conduct Audits
Engagement & Scope Definition
Agree audit focus (CSR/ESG/Modern Slavery), locations, criteria, and documentation requirements.
Data Collection & Site Assessment
Review policies, records, and contracts; interview staff; inspect working conditions and facilities.
Findings & Risk Analysis
Classify observations by severity and compliance level; identify systemic and site-specific risks.
Reporting & Recommendations
Deliver concise reports with risk ratings, root causes, corrective actions, and realistic timelines.
Follow-Up & Continuous Monitoring
Verify implementation, conduct re-audits where needed, and establish ongoing monitoring programs.
Building Responsible Partnerships
By combining technical expertise with ethical oversight, Obsydian enables clients to operate with confidence — ensuring every supplier upholds international standards of fairness, safety, and transparency.
Schedule a CSR or Modern Slavery Audit
Strengthen supplier governance, protect brand reputation, and meet international due-diligence requirements. Our audit team operates across Africa and Asia.
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