What is a supplier audit?
An audit program of suppliers in your supply chain in relation to their sites, processes, systems and/or compliance against criteria defined or selected by your organization that depends on the products or services of those suppliers. Talk to us about setting up a supplier audit program aligned with your goals.
What is the scope of a supplier audit?
The scope is tailored to your organization's needs and objectives, and industry requirements. We can help define the right scope based on your priorities — get in touch to start.
What is a SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)?
SMETA is a widely recognized ethical audit developed by Sedex to assess labour conditions in global supply chains. It focuses on areas like health and safety, working hours, fair pay, and the prevention of forced labour.
If you're looking to strengthen ethical sourcing and meet customer or stakeholder expectations, we can help you get started with SMETA.
Is BSI approved to deliver SMETA?
Yes - BSI are an Approved Affiliate Company (AAC) of Sedex and are approved to deliver SMETA. Additionally, BSI regularly participates in working groups comprising brands, retailers, NGOs, industry experts and selected audit firms, focused on continual improvement of SMETA. Looking for a credible SMETA partner? Let’s discuss your needs.
What are the benefits of a SMETA?
Many organizations are required to undergo SMETA audits to remain eligible as suppliers for major global brands. So, SMETA can enable businesses to improve supply chain transparency, meet compliance requirements, and open doors to new business opportunities. Contact us to explore how SMETA could benefit you.
How do SMETA 2-Pillar and 4-Pillar audits differ?
SMETA 2-pillar audits assess labour standards and health & safety. 4-pillar audits build on this by also evaluating environmental performance and business ethics, offering deeper insight into responsible sourcing. BSI provides both 2-pillar and 4-pillar SMETA audits, helping businesses meet Sedex expectations and enhance supply chain transparency.
Do BSI deliver supplier audit programs against other industry programs?
Yes, and if you’re working with a specific program we can support you. These industry audit programs align with industry expectations and help streamline compliance. Whether you need to audit against:
- Higg Facility Environmental Module
- Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
- Social & Labor Convergence
- Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
- Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), etc.
Let us know your focus area, and we’ll tailor support to match - reach out here.
Could my supply chain be audited against my own framework?
Absolutely. If your organization has specific ESG, sourcing, or operational standards, we can design an audit program around those. Talk to our team about building a bespoke framework that reflects your priorities and values.
