SEDEX is a non-profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains. Over 60,000 organizations from over 180 countries have joined SEDEX, making SEDEX the largest collaborative platform for sharing ethical supply chain data, thus providing an innovative and effective supply chain management solution.
Whereas, SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is the audit methodology created by the Sedex membership which is a compilation of good practice in ethical audit technique. SMETA helps auditors conduct high quality audits that encompass all aspects of responsible business practice. SMETA has been developed to provide guidance for both 2-Pillar and 4-Pillar audits:
By becoming member of SEDEX, it gives businesses credibility for meeting the business ethical conducts, hence it reduces the burden of business by having to face multiple audits obtaining certifications. Besides, SEDEX member gains reputation for operating their businesses responsibly and ethically, hence attracting customers and investments.
SEDEX supports businesses of every size, scale and sector.
By becoming member of SEDEX, it gives businesses credibility for meeting the business ethical conducts, hence it reduces the burden of business by having to face multiple audits obtaining certifications. Besides, SEDEX member gains reputation for operating their businesses responsibly and ethically, hence attracting customers and investments.
SEDEX supports businesses of every size, scale and sector.
Identify the gaps within your company’s current Management System in order to fulfil the best practices set by the international standards.
We believe every business is unique, we customise and deliver our consultation programme according to your business needs (And most importantly, we don’t just hand over the templates to you and let you survive on your own 😉)
Assist in developing a straight
forward and “easy-to-maintain” management system with minimal documentation.
Provide training and step-by-step guidance to your company personnel in, not just implementing the system, but even maintaining it after getting certified.
We review the compliance of your actual activities to SEDEX requirements and company records prior to your certification body audit.
Provide assistance and advice on preparation and external audit by your certification body.
It is to ensure that ethical and responsible business practices are upheld within your supply chain. By undergoing a SMETA audit, your company demonstrates a commitment to transparency, social responsibility, and ethical sourcing, which aligns with your buyer’s values and helps build trust and accountability throughout the supply chain.
Becoming part of the Sedex database involves conducting a SMETA audit within your organization. Upon achieving a successful audit outcome, you’ll have the opportunity to register on the Sedex platform. This allows you to share your SMETA audit reports with fellow members and customers, fostering transparency and ethical business practices. As part of the process, you will also be required to complete a self-evaluation form and determine your membership category.
Sedex offers different membership categories based on your organization’s profile and scope of operations. These categories include:
2-Pillar Audit | 4-Pillar Audit | |
Key Areas Assessed | Working conditions | Working conditions |
Fair wages | Fair wages | |
Employee rights | Employee rights | |
Health and safety practices | Health and safety practices | |
Additional Focus | N/A | Environmental performance (e.g., resource conservation, waste management) |
Business ethics (e.g., anti-bribery practices, responsible business conduct) |
No, it’s not permissible to feature the Sedex logo on your product as Sedex is not intended for product certification. Instead, Sedex involves an audit process that results in the creation of an audit report
Sedex SMETA Audit enhances transparency, reputation, and working conditions. It mitigates risks, boosts competitiveness, and aligns with global trends. SMETA promotes responsible practices, legal compliance, and collaborative growth, contributing to a positive impact on your organization and society.
Certainly, you will not receive a certificate following a SMETA audit. The outcome of a SMETA audit leads to the generation of an audit report, which is subsequently uploaded onto the Sedex platform.
100% HRD Corp Claimable.
No Upfront Payment Required.
We are a registered HRD Corp training provider, all of our certification training is claimable under HRD Corp SBL Khas scheme.
Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDCORP), or previously known as Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) is an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia governed by the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (PSMB Act 2001).
All registered employers with HRDF and have paid the levy for the first month of registration are liable to apply for the training grant, subjected to the existing rate of financial assistance and terms and conditions.