Pillars of the Sedex
Labour
Health & Safety
Environment and
Business Ethics
The SMETA has designed one audit to meet multiple customer requirements, for the suppliers to reduce the duplication in Ethical auditing. SMETA has 3 major elements
- A common best practice guidance on conducting Ethical trade audits
- A common Audit report format
- A common corrective action format
SMETA Audit includes the following steps:
1. Submit a self-evaluation form
All the applicants are required to complete a self-evaluation form before we begin with our Sedex audit. Forms are filled out by the sites to be audited.
2. Conduct a Sedex audit on site
Our auditors visit the sites to be audited. An auditing team assesses the extent to which your social management documentation meets the SMETA criteria. The duration of any given audit depends on the number of employees and locations.
3. Issue a report and CAPR
Once the Sedex audit is done, our auditors create a corrective action plan for you along with a detailed audit report (SMETA Report & CAPR), which you can now upload to the Sedex database. Once completed, you may opt to review your Sedex audit with us.
Benefits of A Sedex Audit
1. Improve your image by showing your customers and partners that you are committed to the principles of ethically and socially responsible business.
2. Sedex offers internationally recognized and globally applicable audit formats, save time and money by avoiding duplicate audits and certifications by other standards.
3. Stand out from the competition with neutral evidence of your corporate citizenship.
4. Mitigate risks in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability.
5. Drive the continual improvement of your supplier relations.
6. Motivate the workforce, while improving efficiency in the workplace
7. Enhance ethical trading programs currently in place
