WHAT IS SEDEX?

Sedex focuses on four pillars. Members commit to improving their supply chain performance accordingly.

1. Labour Standards

2. Health & Safety

3. Environment

4. Business Integrity

Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, is a not-for-profit organisation based in London, UK, open for membership to any company anywhere in the world.

Sedex is a membership organisation for businesses committed to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supply chains. Companies join Sedex in order to use the Sedex web-based system, participate in Sedexgovernance , participate in working groups , network and engage with other Sedex members , utilise Sedex value-added services.

BENEFITS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SEDEX

• SMETA audit is designed to benefit retailers and consumer brands and their suppliers, reducing duplication of effort in ethical trade auditing. Companies who are not members of Sedex are able and encouraged to use SMETA as well.
• Sedex is a comprehensive platform that enables the effective management of complex global supply chains, leading to real business benefits for your organisation.
• Improve your reputation
• Demonstrate to stakeholders and customers that you are committed to driving improvements in your supply chain.
• Gain competitive advantage: Many customers see Sedex as an important part of their responsible sourcing practices and companies increasingly view Sedex membership as a condition of supply.
• Reduce risk :The reports available on Sedex, and specifically the Sedex Risk Assessment tool, can help assess the likelihood of issues occurring in your supply chain. Improve supplier relationships
• The Sedex model encourages increased supplier engagement, helping you to drive ethical and responsible improvements within your supply chain.
• Save time and money: Sedex allows more time and resources to be spent on making improvements rather than on completing multiple audits and unnecessary paperwork.

HOW TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE SEDEX DATABASE

Companies register with the Sedex platform once they have completed their Sedex audit. This database enables you to share valuable information about your production sites for all customers and business partners to see. Additionally, the platform compiles data on labor conditions along your supply chain, supporting you with the administrative effort. This allows you to productively manage your supply chain while adhering to the principles of Sedex.

ELEMENTS FOR SEDEX IMPLEMENTATION (SMETA BPG Version 6.0)

• Freely chosen employment
• Freedom of Association
• Health and Safety
• Child Labour and Young Workers
• Wages and Benefits
• Working Hours
• Discrimination
• Regular Employment
• Sub-Contracting and Homeworking
• Harsh or Inhumane Treatment
• Entitlement to Work
• Environment 2-Pillar (Shortened Version)
• Environment 4-Pillar (extended Version)
• Community Benefits