Sedex Certification Services

SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is a platform and certification system designed to improve supply chain transparency and promote ethical business practices. It enables companies to manage their supply chain risks, ensure compliance with ethical standards, and report on key issues related to labor rights, health and safety, the environment, and business ethics.
SEDEX Certification: Obtaining SEDEX certification involves passing an audit that evaluates a company's ethical practices, ensuring compliance with SEDEX's standards, such as the four pillars of labor, health and safety, environment, and business ethics.
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit): SMETA audits are used to assess a company's ethical compliance and supply chain responsibility. The audit is based on the SEDEX standards and evaluates working conditions, health and safety, environmental management, and business ethics. SMETA can be performed as a 2-pillar or 4-pillar audit, depending on the scope of the review.
SEDEX Membership: Companies can become SEDEX members to gain access to the platform for sharing supply chain data and ensuring compliance with SEDEX’s ethical standards. Membership provides access to audit reports, risk assessment tools, and a database to track supplier performance.
Benefits of SEDEX: By becoming a SEDEX member, businesses can ensure their suppliers meet ethical standards, improve their risk management, and enhance their reputation in the global market. SEDEX audits also help companies meet sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals.
SEDEX Audit Process: To become SEDEX certified, suppliers must undergo an audit by an approved auditing company, which assesses the company's adherence to SEDEX standards. The audit report, often based on SMETA, includes a review of ethical sourcing practices, risk assessments, and compliance with labor laws and safety regulations.
SEDEX Reporting: SEDEX provides a platform for businesses to report on supply chain compliance and share audit results with partners. Regular reporting ensures that businesses can track their suppliers’ progress in meeting ethical standards and address any issues that may arise.
For companies looking to establish ethical sourcing practices, SEDEX provides a comprehensive framework for improving transparency and managing supply chain risks.