Ethical Trade.

A Stronger Tomorrow

Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade service providers, working to improve working conditions in global supply chains.
Practical Tool & Services

Practical Tool & Services

We provide practical tools, services and a community network to help companies improve their responsible and sustainable business practices, and source responsibly.

Internal Inspection & Close Out Process

Work Together for Better Results

Using Sedex enables companies to work together to better manage their social and environmental performance, and protect people working in the supply chain.

Global Reach

Sedex has over 60,000 members in 180 countries, across 35 industry sectors, including food, agriculture, financial services, clothing and apparel, packaging and chemicals.

Trusted Experience

Sedex has over 15 years of expertise operating in responsible sourcing and works with some of the world’s most recognisable brands and standard setting organisations, such as the United Nations and Ethical Trade Initiative.

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60,000+

Members

180

Countries

35

Industry Sectors

Sedex Advance

Smarter Tools. Greater Transparency. More Sustainable Supply Chains.

Sedex Advance is one of the largest collaborative platforms in the world for buyers, suppliers and auditors to store, share and report on information quickly and easily.

For buyers

we make it simpler to understand how supply chains are performing, and to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.

For suppliers

we make it easy to share information with multiple buyers in an agreed format. This frees up time spent on unnecessary duplication.

proven audit methodology

Sedex’s proprietary audit methodology is one of the most widely used social audit procedures in the world. It provides a globally-recognized way to assess responsible supply chain activities, including labor rights, health & safety, the environment, and business ethics.