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SMETA

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is one of the most widely used social audit methodologies globally, developed by Sedex to assess the performance of companies and their supply chains. 

It is based on the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) base code, which is rooted in the core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and aligned with international recognized standards for fair working conditions and ethical business practices.

This approach enables the evaluation and improvement of working conditions, health and safety, environmental performance, and business ethics across the supply chain. 

Audit Methodology

 

  •  Auditable Workplace Code of Conduct (ETI)
  • Audits are conducted by any party (2nd or 3rd), as agreed by the supply chain

 

 

 

 

 

Audit Tools

  • Self-assessment questionnaire for preparation (not mandatory) 
  • SMETA (Sedex members ethical trade audit) audit form 
  • SMETA audit report and CAPR format 

Performance areas

  • Universal Rights covering UNGP

  • Management system and code implementation

  • Free chosen employment

  • Freedom of association

  • Safety & hygienic conditions

  • Child Labor

  • Living wages & benefits

  • Working hours

  • Discrimination

  • Regular Employment

  • Sub-contracting & homeworking

  • Harsh or inhumane treatment

  • Entitlement to work

Benefits of having a Sedex audit:

  • Establish a clear and consistent approach that supports continuous improvement across your operations
  • Identify and mitigate social compliance risks within your supply chain
  • Meet client requirements and facilitate access to global markets
  • Available reports on sedex platform for share with clients

How long is a SMETA audit valid?

SMETA does not define a fixed audit validity period. Audit frequency is typically determined by clients or based on risk, and may include follow-up audits depending on the results and identified non-conformities. 

How does it work?

  • 01

    Contact commercial team for assessor

  • 02

    Register your company and site to be audited on Sedex Platform prior conducting the audit 

  • 03

    Accept terms of reference/audit proposal

  • 04

    Start scheduling process

  • 05

    Conduct the audit

  • 06

    After 07 to 10 business days see uploaded report on the Sedex platform, submit corrective actions, and share the results with business partners 

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What makes us different?

We combine technical expertise with a people-centered audit approach, enabling more accurate insights and more effective outcomes across the supply chain. What makes ALGI unique is: 

  • Clear, concise, and objective reporting that enables effective understanding of audit outcomes. 
  • Strong understanding of local contexts, allowing for accurate identification of social compliance risk. 
  • Highly experienced auditors with continuous training anlearning. 
  • A professional and respectful audit approach during on-site assessments that supports clear and reliable information gathering. 
  • Independent quality assurance process that reinforce alignment with audit standards. 
  • Global Management System based in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17021:2011. 
  • Real-time visibility and management of audit status through our digital tools 
  • Confidentiality, Integrity and Impartiality are our core business values.