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The SEDEX SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) assesses involvement in ethical trade and corporate social responsibility in the supply chain. The SMETA audit can be conducted in two formats: SMETA 2 Pillars and SMETA 4 Pillars. The two formats differ in the scope and depth of the areas assessed during the audit. SMETA 2 […]

SMETA vs. EcoVadis by Sedex are two platforms related to corporate sustainability and social responsibility. The choice between EcoVadis and SMETA by Sedex depends on your needs and priorities. Moreover, the differences between them are: EcoVadis EcoVadis provides a sustainability rating for companies through the EcoVadis platform. The EcoVadis assessment is obtained by completing the

What are corporate ethical values? Corporate ethical values form the basis on which organisational culture is built and decision-making in a company is guided. A CSR certificate, CSR audit and GRI CSR report must be aligned with ethical values. Corporate ethical values are principles that guide an organisation’s behaviour, promoting transparency, integrity, fairness and responsibility.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) certification is a formal recognition of sustainable and ethical practices within an organization’s operations. These certificates validate a company’s commitment to social, environmental, and economic well-being, promoting a balance between business success and positive societal impact. To achieve CSR certification, an organization must meet a series of criteria that typically include

Drafting and implementing a “Sustainable Procurement Manual” in accordance with ISO 20400 is a useful tool for achieving continuous improvement in an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 or EMAS, or in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in accordance with Ecovadis, SMETA or Forética. What do they contribute? Sustainable purchasing brings benefits for both

What is the Code of Conduct? The code of conduct is a document required by various ISO standards and social and ethical responsibility regulations. It sets out the ethical principles, standards of behaviour and ESG values that should guide the actions of all those involved, whether they are employees, managers, collaborators or suppliers. Its main

What is corporate reputation? Corporate reputation is the perception that customers, employees, investors and society have of an organisation. It reflects the trust generated by its ethical behaviour, the quality of its products or services, its social and environmental responsibility, and the transparency of its management. It is one of the most valuable assets of

ISO standards are aligned with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in several areas. Both seek to promote sustainable and balanced development in the economic, social and environmental spheres. There are many ISO standards that contribute directly to the fulfilment of the 17 SDGs, and these standards provide tools for the effective implementation of policies and

Why Sustainable Procurement? Sustainable procurement according to ISO 20400 is the way to integrate ESG principles into the entire purchasing process, with the aim of minimizing potential environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks associated with the acquisition of goods and services. Environmental management systems such as ISO 14001, EMAS, or broader Corporate Social Responsibility commitments

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, and is used to assess a company’s commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, beyond its financial results. It is an approach that is very much present in responsible investment and modern business management. E – Environmental Assess the company’s impact on the environment. In addition to taking