SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)
Driving Social Responsibility, One Ethical Step at a Time
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)
Driving Social Responsibility, One Ethical Step at a Time
What is SMETA?
SMETA is an ethical audit methodology developed by SEDEX which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. SMETA provides a standardized framework for assessing and monitoring suppliers’ social and ethical performance, helping companies identify and address issues related to labor standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics.
The SMETA audit covers a range of key areas, including labor practices, working conditions, wages, child labor, forced labor, health and safety practices, environmental management, and ethical business practices. It aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a supplier’s operations to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and international standards, as well as to promote continuous improvement in ethical performance. Overall, SMETA helps companies manage ethical risks, protect workers’ rights, and foster responsible sourcing practices for more sustainable and ethical supply chains.
What is SMETA?
SMETA is an ethical audit methodology developed by SEDEX which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. SMETA provides a standardized framework for assessing and monitoring suppliers’ social and ethical performance, helping companies identify and address issues related to labor standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics.
The SMETA audit covers a range of key areas, including labor practices, working conditions, wages, child labor, forced labor, health and safety practices, environmental management, and ethical business practices. It aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a supplier’s operations to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and international standards, as well as to promote continuous improvement in ethical performance. Overall, SMETA helps companies manage ethical risks, protect workers’ rights, and foster responsible sourcing practices for more sustainable and ethical supply chains.
| Aspects | 2- Pillar Audit | 4- Pillar Audit |
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| Additional focus | NA | Environment performance (eg:resource conservation, waste management) Business ethics |
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How We Guide
Join SEDEX
Become a member of SEDEX
Select and Auditor
Choose an approved auditor or audit firm who is experiences in SMETA
Conduct on-site Audit
The auditor will assess your organization ethical trade practices on-site
Address Non-conformities
Take corrective actions to resolve any identified non-conformities
Submit audit results
Submit the final report and submit the data in SEDEX. Share the result with the stakeholders as needed.
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