SEDEX
What is SEDEX?
SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) is the most widely used format for social audits in the world, enabling businesses to assess their sites and suppliers to understand working conditions in their supply chain.
Why should I carry this Standard ?
- SEDEX stands for Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, which is an online system that allows suppliers to maintain data on ethical & responsible practices and allows them to share this information with their customers.
Who needs SEDEX?
- SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) is the most widely used format for social audits in the world, enabling businesses to assess their sites and suppliers to understand working conditions in their supply chain.
- The SMETA audit is designed to help protect workers from unsafe conditions, overwork, discrimination, low pay, and forced labour.
How long does it take to get this implemented ?
The audit length then typically ranges from one to four days on site depending on the number of employees. At the end of the audit, a corrective action plan is left with the facility and a full report is provided and uploaded to the SEDEX database.
Advantage SEDEX?
- Data or information is available in one place which is easy to operate.
- The organization properly manages the supply chain and also shares the information.
- Improvements in the supply chain.
- Helps to increase business performance.
- Improve the reputation of the organization.
