SEDEX/SMETA

Support consultancy for companies seeking to comply
with SEDEX standards through the SMETA assessment system.

Through our support consultancy, we engage organizations to meet the set of ethical standards of SEDEX SMETA, ensuring social and environmental compliance in their operations.

SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR SEDEX SMETA

SEDEX/SMETA is an international social audit standard that assesses organizations' performance against a range of social, labor, and environmental criteria. Compliance with SEDEX/SMETA is recognized by companies worldwide as a demonstration of commitment to corporate social responsibility.

CQT provides support to organizations to meet the ethical and sustainability guidelines required by SEDEX SMETA, which can be relevant for market reputation and customer retention for those who value these issues.

We offer a comprehensive support service, including:

Initial organization assessment: CQT conducts an assessment to identify areas requiring improvement. This evaluation is carried out by experienced consultants with deep knowledge of SEDEX/SMETA.
Development of an action plan: Based on the initial assessment results, CQT develops an action plan for implementing necessary improvements. The action plan is customized to meet the specific needs of each organization.
Support in conducting SEDEX/SMETA audit: CQT provides support in conducting the SEDEX/SMETA audit. This includes providing guidance and training to the organization's employees, as well as accompanying the third-party audit and providing feedback.
Training for organization employees: CQT offers training to organization employees on SEDEX/SMETA criteria, with all materials translated, providing guidance on auditor interpretations to bring clarity to SEDEX requirements and contribute to the audit's success.

We have a team of experienced consultants with extensive knowledge of SEDEX/SMETA. We provide a personalized service tailored to the specific needs of each organization.

Benefits of SEDEX/SMETA

Adhering to SEDEX/SMETA offers several benefits for organizations, including:

Improvement of corporate image.
Engagement with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.
Increased trust from customers and suppliers.
Reduction of risks and legal actions.
Improvement of social, labor, and environmental performance.
Reduction of operational costs.

The connection between SEDEX and SMETA

SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) and SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) are related but distinct concepts:

1. SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange):

What it is: A global platform that enables companies to share information about ethical and sustainable practices in their supply chains.
Objective: To promote transparency and social responsibility in business relationships, allowing companies to assess and improve their ethical practices throughout the supply chain.

2. SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit):

What it is: A specific methodology for ethical audits developed by Sedex to assess ethical practices in supply chains.
Objective: To conduct audits covering various aspects such as child labor, forced labor, health and safety at work, remuneration and benefits, discrimination, among others.

In summary, SEDEX is a platform where companies share data and information about ethical and sustainable practices in their supply chains, while SMETA is the ethical audit methodology used within this platform to assess these practices. Participating in SEDEX may involve conducting SMETA audits to ensure compliance with acceptable ethical and labor standards.

Our team of consultants has extensive experience in conducting audits and providing practical, customized solutions to support organizations in meeting SEDEX SMETA requirements.

CQT also offers the following services:

Consultancy for other market standards, including SA 8000, BSCI, and WRAP.
Training in corporate social responsibility.