SEDEX/SMETA Audit:

SEDEX- Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, working to improve working conditions in global supply chains.

Supplier Ethical Data Exchange program is a web-based system designed to help businesses improve the ethical performance of their supply chain. This platform stores data on responsible business practices and allows the sharing of ethical performance information with multiple Brands & Customers

SMETA– Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) is one of the most widely used ethical audit formats in the world. SMETA is designed for suppliers to share one audit with multiple customers, meeting multiple customer requirements and reducing duplication in ethical auditing. SMETA Audits are based on ETI Codes which includes implementation of Environment, Health & Safety, Business Ethics and Labour Standards in the supply chain.

BENEFITS OF SMETA AUDITS

• SEDEX Audits reports reduce supply chain audit duplication by providing a widely acceptable single format for Social Compliance Audits.
• Social Compliance Audits as per SMETA Standard enable companies to effectively share and manage supply chain ethical information.
• SMETA Audits enhances ethical trading programs in the supply chain.
• Reduces risks in social responsibility and sustainability through Social Compliance Audits as per SMETA Standard.
• Brands and buyers are able to view, share data of suppliers’ social compliance audits on SEDEX database

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