Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) — the most widely used social audit format in the world.
SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is a membership platform for managing and sharing ethical supply-chain data. SMETA — the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit — is its widely recognized audit methodology covering labour, health & safety, environment and business ethics.
A SMETA audit lets you share ethical performance data with multiple customers through one platform. IQS supports suppliers in preparing for SMETA 2-pillar and 4-pillar audits.
A widely accepted ethical audit that you complete once and share with many buyers.
Meet the ethical-audit requirements of global retailers.
Share SMETA results with multiple buyers via Sedex.
Manage and demonstrate ethical performance transparently.
Drive better labour and safety practices.
Maintain approved-supplier status with key customers.
Track and improve ethical performance over time.
The core areas your organization will address with IQS support.
A transparent, impartial route from first contact through to ongoing support.
We review the scheme requirements and help you prepare documentation and your facility.
A qualified auditor assesses your facility against the scheme’s code or protocol.
Findings are addressed through a corrective-action plan with our guidance.
The result is reported to the scheme platform, with periodic re-audits to maintain status.
Talk to our team for a free, no-obligation discussion about SEDEX — usually within one business day.