SEDEX is a web-based platform designed to help businesses improve the ethical performance of their supply chain. It stores data on responsible business practices and enables seamless sharing of ethical performance information with multiple brands and customers. Rather than a certification or code of conduct, SEDEX serves as a powerful tool for managing and driving continuous improvement across global supply chains. We guide you through the SEDEX registration and SMETA audit process, helping your organisation demonstrate ethical responsibility and build stronger, more transparent supplier relationships.
SEDEX Requirements:
Facilities must demonstrate full compliance with labour standards, ensuring fair treatment, legal working hours, and appropriate compensation for all workers across the supply chain
A safe and healthy work environment must be maintained across all facilities, with robust systems in place to identify, manage, and mitigate workplace health and safety risks
Facilities are required to comply with applicable environmental regulations and demonstrate environmentally conscious practices throughout their operations and supply chain
Transparent and ethical business practices must be maintained at all levels of the organisation, ensuring integrity, accountability, and responsible conduct across all operations
Benefits to Your Business:
Continuous Improvement in Ethical Supply Chains
Drives continuous improvement in ethical and responsible business practices across your supply chain
Efficient Data Sharing & Resource Optimisation
Increases efficiency and saves valuable time and resources through streamlined data sharing
Stronger Supplier Engagement & Collaboration
Improves supplier engagement and strengthens relationships across your entire supply chain network
Reduced Audit Burden & Increased Productivity
Boosts productivity by reducing the burden of multiple audits, questionnaires, and certifications
Lower Reputational Risk & Ethical Commitment
Reduces reputational risk by demonstrating a genuine commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible practices
Competitive Advantage Through Transparency
Gains competitive advantage by positioning your organisation as a trusted and transparent supply chain partner
Enhanced Collaboration & Reduced Duplication
Drives collaboration across brands, customers, and suppliers while reducing costly duplication of efforts
Centralised Ethical Performance Data Sharing
Enables seamless sharing of ethical performance data with multiple brands and customers on one platform
Long-Term Supply Chain Resilience & Sustainability
Supports long-term supply chain resilience through continuous improvement and responsible business practices
Our process
Initial Facility Assessment
We begin by reviewing your existing factory operations, workplace practices, and compliance systems against WRAP principles to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
Documentation & System Preparation
Our team assists in preparing the required policies, records, procedures, employee documents, and compliance systems necessary to meet WRAP certification requirements.
Implementation & Workforce Awareness
We support the implementation of responsible production practices across your facility while creating awareness among management and workers on ethical manufacturing standards.
Internal Audit & Certification Support
A detailed internal assessment is conducted to evaluate readiness for WRAP certification, followed by guidance through corrective actions and the external audit process.
Certification & Continual Compliance
We provide ongoing support to maintain WRAP compliance standards, strengthen workplace systems, and ensure your facility remains ethically responsible and audit-ready for future renewals.
