What Is SMETA?
SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) is an ethical audit methodology that combines all aspects of corporate social responsibility. It is one of the most commonly used social audits in the world. Other types of social audits include; Economic Audit, Environmental audit, Community Audit, Human rights Audit and Contracts audits.
SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is a registered online platform for companies to openly share information. They share information about their social and ethical performances. SEDEX audits are usually conducted on the basis of SMETA guidelines.
What is SMETA audit?
SMETA was generally designed to reduce duplication of effort. It was also designed to provide a format that could be easily shared. The audit uses an ETI Base Code founded on the conventions of the international labor organization and other laws. SMETA Audit is generally conducted upon two pillars;
- SMETA 2-Pillar Audit.
This audit is conducted against two mandator