Sedex is a membership organization that provides online platforms for companies to manage and improve working conditions in global supply chains. Sedex exists to help companies improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.

This two-hour course is designed to provide companies with an understanding of the background of Sedex, and its service features. The course will describe the differences between two of their services, SMETA and SVA audits.

SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) is a social audit that provides information for the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) database. SMETA focuses on topics such as human rights, workers’ rights, occupational health and safety, the environment, and business ethics.

The course includes such topics as the 4 Pillars, Audit Process, and ETI (Ethical Trade Initiative) Base Code, which focuses on the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and is an internationally recognized code of good labor practice.
The course will also provide an overview of Sedex Virtual Audits (SVA), an overview of Audit Resources: BPG (Best Practice Guidance), and Measurement Criteria.

The session will end with an opportunity to ask questions from an APSCA Certified Social Compliance Auditor.

About the instructor

Christopher Goss is an APSCA Certified Social Compliance Audit with over 10 years of experience. He has served as an Auditor and in Operations and Business Development Management working alongside leading Monitoring Firms, Brands/Retailers, and Associations throughout his tenure. His areas of specialty include Social Compliance, Supply Chain Security, SMETA, C-TPAT, RBA-VAP, PSCI, BSCI, CoC, SLCP, OSHA, DOL, EPA, Project Management, Auditing, APSCA, CSR, Responsible Sourcing, Sustainability, GAP Analysis, and Corrective Action Planning.

DQS is pleased to partner with Mr. Goss to bring you the benefit of his expertise through these courses.