SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) Consultation

Our SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) Consultation helps organisations prepare for, implement, and maintain ethical trade compliance in line with international standards and best practices. This service is designed for companies seeking audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and improved responsible sourcing performance.

This consultation is suitable for organisations across manufacturing, services, logistics, and supply chain operations, and supports ethical trade assessments, risk management, and supplier compliance monitoring.

Core Elements of SMETA Consultation

• SMETA Gap Analysis & Baseline Assessment – Evaluating current ethical trade practices and identifying gaps against SMETA requirements

• Policy Development & Planning – Defining ethical trade policies, objectives, and compliance initiatives

• Verification & Audit Readiness – Preparing for SMETA audits and ensuring accurate documentation and procedures

• Monitoring & Reporting – Developing audit-ready reports and records aligned with SMETA methodology

• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement – Ensuring compliance across suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders

Benefits of SMETA Consultation

• Ensures compliance with SMETA and Sedex ethical trade standards

• Enhances corporate social responsibility and responsible sourcing

• Improves operational efficiency and risk management

• Strengthens corporate reputation and stakeholder confidence

• Provides credible, verified audit-ready data for buyers and regulators

• Identifies ethical trade improvement opportunities and actionable strategies

• Prepares organisations for SMETA audits and continuous social compliance

Scope of SMETA Consultation

Our consultancy covers full SMETA audit preparation and ethical trade support, including:

• Gap analysis and baseline assessment against SMETA criteria

• Development of ethical trade policies, procedures, and initiatives

• Integration of social compliance metrics into business operations

• Supplier assessment and monitoring for compliance

• Verification and assurance of audit-ready documentation

• Preparation of audit reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Employee training and awareness programs on ethical trade

• Stakeholder engagement and communication planning

Who Should Engage This Consultation?

• Manufacturing companies and exporters

• Service providers and logistics operators

• Companies preparing for SMETA audits or Sedex membership

• Organisations seeking verified social compliance performance

• Companies committed to ethical trade, responsible sourcing, and social accountability

Why Should Engage Us?

We provide a practical, step-by-step SMETA consultancy focused on real compliance, actionable strategies, and audit readiness, not just documentation. Our approach is customised to your operations, supplier base, and social compliance risks, ensuring your organisation is fully prepared for SMETA audits. We guide your team to confidently implement, maintain, and report ethical trade initiatives that strengthen long-term business credibility.