SEDEX & SMETA Services in Saudi Arabia
Global Management Consultancy (GMC) provides SEDEX and SMETA consultancy services in Saudi Arabia, supporting organizations in meeting social compliance, ethical trade, labor, health and safety, environmental, and responsible business requirements.
We support manufacturers, suppliers, farms, packhouses, and other organizations with SEDEX registration guidance, SMETA gap assessment, documentation, implementation support, audit preparation, employee awareness, and corrective action support.
Our approach focuses on helping organizations understand applicable requirements, identify gaps, improve workplace practices, and prepare the necessary documentation and evidence for social compliance assessments.
What is SEDEX?
Organizations use SEDEX to manage and share information related to areas such as:
- Labor and human rights
- Health and safety
- Environmental practices
- Business ethics
- Responsible sourcing and supply chain practices
What is SMETA?
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is an ethical trade audit methodology used to assess workplace conditions and responsible business practices.
Depending on the applicable scope, a SMETA audit may cover:
- Labor Standards
- Health & Safety
- Environment
- Business Ethics
SMETA audits can be conducted as 2-Pillar or 4-Pillar audits, depending on customer requirements and the applicable audit scope.
GMC helps organizations prepare their workplace, policies, procedures, records, and employees for the applicable SMETA audit requirements.
Why SEDEX & SMETA Compliance is Important
Preparing for SEDEX and SMETA requirements can help organizations:
- Identify gaps in labor and workplace practices
- Improve employee health and safety
- Strengthen working conditions and employee welfare
- Establish appropriate social compliance policies and procedures
- Improve environmental and ethical business practices
- Maintain required employment and workplace records
- Address customer and buyer social compliance expectations
- Prepare for SMETA audits and assessments
- Identify and address non-compliances before the audit
Our SEDEX & SMETA Services
- SEDEX Compliance & Registration Support
GMC provides guidance to organizations on applicable SEDEX requirements and helps them understand the information and documentation needed to maintain their supplier profile and meet customer expectations.
- SMETA Gap Assessment
We assess workplace practices, policies, procedures, records, and operational arrangements against the applicable SMETA requirements and identify areas requiring improvement.
- Social Compliance Documentation
GMC supports the development and improvement of policies, procedures, forms, registers, and records covering labor practices, health and safety, environmental management, and business ethics.
- Implementation Support
We provide practical guidance to help organizations implement required workplace practices and address gaps identified during the assessment.
- Employee Awareness & Training
GMC provides awareness and training related to workplace health and safety, employee rights and responsibilities, ethical practices, social compliance requirements, and organizational policies.
- SMETA Audit Preparation
We help organizations prepare their documentation, employee records, workplace conditions, processes, and evidence before the SMETA audit.
- Corrective Action Support
Following a SMETA audit, GMC can support organizations in reviewing findings, developing corrective action plans, and addressing identified non-compliances.
SMETA 2-Pillar & 4-Pillar
- GMC supports organizations preparing for SMETA 2-Pillar and SMETA 4-Pillar audits, based on the applicable customer requirements and audit scope.
SMETA 2-Pillar covers:- Labor Standards
- Health & Safety
SMETA 4-Pillar additionally covers:
- Environment
- Business Ethics
Our consultancy approach is adapted to the applicable SMETA audit scope and the organization’s activities.
Who We Support
GMC provides SEDEX and SMETA services in Saudi Arabia for organizations across various sectors, including:
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture and farming
- Food processing
- Packhouses
- Construction and contracting
- Industrial organizations
- Trading and supply businesses
- Suppliers to international buyers
Why Choose GMC?
GMC provides SEDEX and SMETA services in Saudi Arabia for organizations across various sectors, including:
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture and farming
- Food processing
- Packhouses
- Construction and contracting
- Industrial organizations
- Trading and supply businesses
- Suppliers to international buyers
Need SEDEX & SMETA Support?
If your organization is looking for SEDEX and SMETA consultancy in Saudi Arabia, GMC can support you from initial gap assessment and documentation through implementation, audit preparation, and corrective action.
Contact Global Management Consultancy (GMC) to discuss your SEDEX, SMETA, and social compliance requirements