SMETA is One of the Most Widely Used Social Audit in the World

SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a comprehensive methodology designed to establish best practices in social auditing. It facilitates easier sharing of audits among companies and empowers organizations to assess their sites and suppliers, providing insights into working conditions throughout the supply chain.

Key Areas of Assessment

SMETA evaluates a site based on several critical areas:

• Labour Standards: Ensuring fair and ethical treatment of workers.
• Health and Safety: Promoting safe working environments.
• Environmental Practices: Evaluating sustainability efforts and compliance.
• Business Ethics: Upholding integrity and transparency in business operations.

These areas are essential for assessing an organization’s responsible business practices and achieving social compliance.

Benefits of SMETA Auditing

Engaging in SMETA auditing can help you and your suppliers maintain compliance with ethical trading requirements. SGS offers a range of services to support your SMETA journey, including:

Auditing Services

• Audit Types: We provide various audit options, including:

  • Initial Audit
  • Periodic Audit
  • Partial Follow-Up Audit
  • Full Follow-Up Audit
  • Desktop Review

• Qualified Auditors: APSCA Registered and Certified Social Compliance Auditors permitted to deliver SMETA audits 

• Audit Methodology: Our approach is fully compliant with SMETA Best Practice Guidelines and Measurement Criteria. This includes thorough document reviews, on-site observations, and interviews with management and workers.

• Quality Assurance: All audit reports undergo a comprehensive review by professional technical reviewers

SEDEX Report Uploading

SGS will upload all SMETA audits onto Sedex Advance. Organizations that are Sedex members can publish their reports and share data seamlessly through the database, enhancing transparency and collaboration.

Training Opportunities

We offer various training options to support your team:

• Training Types:

  • Public Auditor Training
  • SMETA Junior Internal Auditor Workshop

• Expert Tutors: Our courses are led by SGS-approved professional tutors with extensive experience.

• Course Content: Training focuses on social systems auditing based on the ETI Base Code, equipping your team with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Value-Added Services

In addition to auditing and training, SGS provides program management and supply chain support services. We are also approved to deliver Sedex Virtual Assessment (SVA) for situations where on-site audits are not feasible. SVA reports are uploaded onto Sedex Advance and integrated into the site’s workflow, serving as an effective follow-up to previously completed SMETA audits.

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