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An Introduction to SMETA

SMETA – Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit is the most widely used format for social audits in the world, enabling businesses to assess their sites and suppliers to understand working conditions in their supply chain.

It covers four key pillars: Labor Standards, Health and Safety, Environment, and Business Ethics which are essential for the successful running of a company.

Benefits of SMETA
  • SMETA audit reports reduce supply chain audit duplication by providing a widely accepted single format for social compliance audits.
  • SMETA audit reports are uploaded to the Sedex Advance platform, enabling members to effectively share and manage ethical supply chain information.