Do you already have data on our suppliers in the Sedex Platform?

Often yes. With over 115,000 supplier sites registered on the Sedex platform Our team can also perform a supplier match so you can understand how much of your supply chain is already on the Sedex Platform.

Can we use our existing audits or is SMETA required?

Both. Store SMETA and recognised third-party audits together. Avoid duplicate audits and carry corrective actions across customers. With verified SMETA audits, you also know the audit is authentic.

What’s the supplier onboarding process and adoption support?

Suppliers register, complete their profile and a tailored Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), then link to customers and share audits. Sedex offers supplier engagement services with multilingual outreach and support to increase participation. Find out more about the supplier membership plan here.

How is self-reported data validated on the Sedex Platform?

The Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) provides a consistent structure for disclosures; verification comes from recognised third-party audits, most notably SMETA, which produce findings and corrective action plans that sit alongside SAQ data.

What are the total costs of the Sedex Platform?

Our Buyer and buyer/supplier membership plans typically include a one-off setup and an annual fee, with pricing scaled by turnover. Training and e-learning are available as part of the plan. Contact our team to discuss your needs and we’ll be happy to provide you with a quote. For Supplier pricing visit our supplier page.

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Q: Can we use the Sedex Platform to find credible new suppliers?

Yes. Our Supplier Directory can be used to filter by product, country, sector and certifications. Review profiles, check SMETA status, shortlist and contact.

Run risk screening, corrective actions and reporting across your global supply chain, backed by verified SMETA audits.

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Over 95,000 companies worldwide trust Sedex to build ethical and sustainable supply chains

Why Sedex

Sedex gives organisations clear insight for every supplier site. For each factory, farm or facility you can see risk rating, audit results and open corrective actions. Screen risk, verify with SMETA or recognised audits, and track actions to closure in one workflow. Buyers get evidence for decisions and reporting. Suppliers get clear tasks and one place to update you.

Map your supply chain

Import your organisation’s sites and your suppliers’ sites. Match to existing Sedex profiles to expand coverage quickly. See owner, location, product category and initial risk flags in one dashboard.

Assess risks

Use built-in risk screening and targeted questionnaires to focus on the highest-risk sites. Score labour, health and safety, environment and business ethics consistently.

Verify working conditions

Add SMETA and other recognised third-party audits. Store findings, non-conformances and evidence together so teams can compare sites and spot patterns.

Improve with corrective actions

Create actions from findings. Assign an owner and due date, request proof and track status to closure. Suppliers see their tasks and deadlines. 

Report with confidence

Show audit coverage, risk movements and remediation progress across your supply chain, including your own sites.

Find and connect with suppliers

Use the Supplier Directory to search and filter by product, country, sector and certifications. Review profiles with SMETA status and performance indicators, shortlist suitable suppliers and start conversations.

Build capability with e-learning

Provide targeted training linked to common issues. Offer short modules on topics such as working hours, health and safety and grievance mechanisms. Track completion and tie learning to corrective actions.

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What we monitor

Labor Standards

Protect workers by addressing risks like child labour, forced labour, excessive working hours, underpayment, discrimination, and lack of worker representation.

Health & Safety

Safeguard workplaces through monitoring of safety procedures, protective equipment, emergency readiness, and occupational health.

Environment

Reduce environmental harm by managing waste, emissions, pollutants, chemical handling, and compliance with environmental permits

Business Ethics

Promote integrity by tackling corruption, unfair practices, lack of transparency, and weak grievance mechanisms.

Integrates with your existing systems

Bring Sedex data directly into SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa and more via API – saving time, reducing duplication and keeping your supply chain compliance data in one place.

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