The Sedex audit framework assessment, particularly, the SMETA (Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit), and are most used framework. They are meant to assess the extent to which business organizations implement the ethical principles of carrying out business.
 
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These audits are done under various standards such as; the ILO conventions and local laws hence making the Sedex audit a very effective way of checkpoint in the supply chain.
Sedex audit makes sure organizations conduct their affairs and their supply chain with integrity and follow healthy business practices.
SMETA consists of four core documents that guide the auditing process:
A SMETA audit can be conducted in two formats:
The role of SMETA audits is to increase the level of transparency in the company, and thus improve a company’s reputation among stakeholders. Such audits are valuable for companies involved in international commerce like Walmart, Flipkart, etc, and other large-scale retailers.
| Aspect | SEDEX | SMETA | 
|---|---|---|
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													Definition												 | 
													Sedex is a global platform for managing ethical data in supply chains.												 | 
													SMETA is a detailed audit methodology for ethical compliance.												 | 
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													Focus												 | 
													Sedex focuses on Data sharing and risk management in ethical practices.												 | 
													Auditing labor, health, safety, environmental, and business ethics.												 | 
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													Audit Type												 | 
														
Sedex is not an audit method, but a platform for sharing data.												 | 
													An ethical audit based on SEDEX pillars.												 | 
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													Pillars Covered												 | 
													Sedex supports all four pillars but does not conduct audits.												 | 
													Focuses on labor, health & safety, environment, and business ethics.												 | 
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													Global Recognition												 | 
													Sedex is recognized for improving ethical data transparency.												 | 
													Widely accepted for its comprehensive ethical audits.												 | 
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													Purpose												 | 
													Sedex enhances transparency in supply chains.												 | 
													Assesses compliance with ethical trade practices.												 | 
Before the Sedex audit, self-assess using the SMETA checklist to identify areas for improvement.
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