SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)
We prepare suppliers for SMETA ethical audits across labour, health and safety, environment and business ethics, so you meet what your customers are asking for.
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- Join SEDEX
- Select an auditor
- Conduct the on-site audit
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SMETA is an ethical audit methodology developed by SEDEX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. It provides a standardized framework for assessing and monitoring suppliers’ social and ethical performance across labor standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics.
The SMETA audit covers labor practices, working conditions, wages, child labor, forced labor, health and safety, environmental management, and ethical business practices, promoting continuous improvement in ethical performance and responsible sourcing.
2-Pillar vs 4-Pillar audit
| Audit area | 2-Pillar | 4-Pillar |
|---|---|---|
| Working conditions | Included in 2-Pillar | Included in 4-Pillar |
| Fair wages | Included in 2-Pillar | Included in 4-Pillar |
| Employee rights | Included in 2-Pillar | Included in 4-Pillar |
| Health & safety | Included in 2-Pillar | Included in 4-Pillar |
| EnvironmentResource conservation, waste management | Not included in 2-Pillar | Included in 4-Pillar |
| Business ethicsAnti-bribery, responsible conduct | Not included in 2-Pillar | Included in 4-Pillar |
The 4-Pillar audit covers everything in the 2-Pillar audit, plus environmental performance and business ethics.
Our SMETA services.
SMETA training
HRD Corp claimable training so your team understands the audit standard before the auditor arrives.
Leave the heavy lifting to us.
On your floor, with your team. We map what exists against what the standard needs.
Documentation and controls designed into daily operations, right-sized for your business.
HRD Corp claimable training so the system is owned in-house, not by consultants.
We prepare you for both stages and stay through audit day.
Industries we work with
Trusted by Malaysian manufacturers and enterprises
Why choose Connext for SMETA.
Your SMETA questions answered.
What are the categories for SEDEX registered companies?
A (Buyer Member): organizations that primarily purchase goods or services. AB (Buyer/Supplier Member): companies that both purchase and supply. B (Supplier Member): suppliers committed to ethical and responsible practices.
Is my organization "certified" after a SMETA audit?
No certificate is issued after a SMETA audit. The outcome is an audit report which is uploaded onto the SEDEX platform.
Unsure about choosing the right audit firm?
We partner with both international and local bodies like SGS, BSI, LRQA and BV to ensure a smooth audit process.
Do you offer a maintenance package for subsequent years?
Yes. Our maintenance packages are tailored to your needs: Internal Audit Assistance, Non-Conformance Support, and Document and Process Improvement.
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