Assess and plan
Review existing practices, policies and records, identify gaps and agree on practical priorities for your site and audit scope.
From requirements to daily practice
Build a system your team can use
Whether you are preparing for a first audit or addressing findings from an earlier assessment, we help you understand your scope and organise the work around your operation.
Implement and prepare
Develop and organise procedures, responsibilities and evidence covering labour practices, worker health and safety, and other applicable areas.
Follow through
Support corrective actions, record keeping and ongoing monitoring so the system remains useful between audits.
Factories and manufacturing
SMETA implementation for factories and manufacturing sites
We help site teams organise workplace policies, worker and contractor records, health and safety procedures and evidence for buyer requirements. Support is tailored to the site, its workforce, operations and agreed audit scope, from initial gap assessment to corrective action follow-through.
Consulting and training
Practical support for your site and your people
Our approach combines documentation, practical implementation and training tailored to your operations and workforce.
Documentation review and gap analysis
Review policies, procedures and records to identify areas needing attention before an audit.
Practical implementation support
Help management put policies, procedures and improvement plans into everyday practice.
Health and safety training for workers
Build awareness of workplace hazards, safe working practices and individual responsibilities.
Worker induction training
Help employees understand workplace rules, their rights and responsibilities, and essential safety procedures.
SMETA training for management
Explain the audit process, key requirements, supporting documentation and management responsibilities.
Audit readiness and corrective actions
Review preparedness, help teams understand the audit, and support improvements and evidence for identified gaps.
Understanding SMETA
What does SMETA cover?
SMETA is Sedex's social audit methodology. A two-pillar audit covers labour standards and health and safety, with a basic environmental assessment. A four-pillar audit also includes a more detailed environmental assessment and business ethics. Confirm the scope with your buyer and audit provider.
Our role is consultancy, implementation and training. SMETA audits are conducted independently through Sedex Affiliate Audit Companies; preparation does not guarantee an audit outcome.
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Tell us about your site, your buyer requirements and where you are in the process.
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