SMETA Audit – Ethical Trade

What is a SMETA audit?

The SMETA audit on ethical trade and social responsibility involves verifying compliance with the SMETA methodology, which uses the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Code and local legislation as a benchmark. The best practices in ethical trade and social responsibility within the SMETA methodology are based on the following pillars:

  • Health and safety. The SMETA method requires the provision of a safe and hygienic working environment, taking into account current industry knowledge and specific hazards.
  • Labour standards. These verify the existence of written policies and procedures to understand and document the controls and processes implemented to manage both Ethics and ‘Health and Safety’.
  • Environment (optional): checking for policies on the environment and/or biodiversity, as well as verifying compliance with environmental requirements (both legal and voluntary).
  • Business ethics (optional): Aims to better understand these issues within global supply chains. This involves gathering information such as observations and non-compliances.

The SMETA audit has been designed by SEDEX to reduce duplication of effort in ethical trade auditing. It benefits retailers, consumer brands and their suppliers. By using SMETA, a supplier can undergo a single audit and share the results with multiple clients.

SMETA audit consultancy

At EmasConsultors, we guarantee your success in the SMETA audit, supporting you through every stage of the process:

  • Definition of the management system, including the various requirements that the SMETA methodology requires to be implemented.
  • SAQ questionnaire for both 2-pillar and 4-pillar audits.
  • Implementation of SMETA requirements Basic training for staff to raise awareness of the importance of complying with SMETA requirements
  • Support during the SMETA audit on ethical trade and social responsibility
  • Assistance in developing and implementing the necessary corrective actions based on the audit findings.

Ethical trade and corporate social responsibility services

In addition to the SMETA audit service for ethical trade and social responsibility, we can assist you with:

  • Social Responsibility Certification to define, implement and certify Corporate Social Responsibility in accordance with IQNet SR10 or SGE21 Forética.
  • CSR audit of sustainability and internal social responsibility in accordance with Ecovadis, SMETA or Lucie Progress.
  • Strategic outsourcing to maintain your commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
  • Social Responsibility training tailored to your needs.
  • ISO consultancy to obtain an ISO certificate for quality, environmental management or safety that adds value to your business.