Qualification for Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)

Target Audience

Quality and corporate social responsibility managers.
Human resources teams and supervisors of social and environmental compliance.
Supply chain and procurement managers.
Companies that are interested in improving their ethical practices and obtaining SEDEX certification.
Factory managers and supervisors in industrial and service sectors.

Objective

The program aims to achieve several key objectives, including understanding the requirements and standards of the SEDEX certification to enhance ethical and social responsibility in the supply chain. It also seeks to develop effective strategies for compliance with the ethical and environmental standards set by SEDEX, enabling participants to apply best practices to ensure a safe and sustainable work environment within the supply chain. Additionally, the program aims to prepare participants for successfully navigating the audit processes related to SEDEX certification and promoting ongoing compliance.

Content

•	Overview of SEDEX certification and its significance in enhancing supply chain practices.
•	Basic principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and their impact on ethical compliance.
•	SEDEX's role in promoting transparency and social and environmental accountability.
•	Explanation of the SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) system and its objectives.

•  Explanation of SEDEX standards related to:
   •  Workers' rights.
   • Occupational health and safety.
   •  Environmental standards and sustainability.
   •  Anti-corruption and transparency.
•  How to implement these standards in the supply chain to ensure sustainable compliance.

•	How to develop social and ethical compliance policies and procedures within the organization.
•	Building teams to promote social responsibility and continuous performance monitoring.
•	Strategies for improving working conditions and enhancing transparency in the supply chain.
•	Handling external audit processes and preparing required reports.

•	Preparing for the SEDEX audit and ensuring compliance with all requirements.
•	Analyzing audit results and developing sustainable improvement plans.
•	Strategies for addressing audit findings and preparing corrective action plans to ensure ongoing compliance.
•	Case studies of companies that successfully obtained SEDEX certification.

Training Methods

Interactive presentations explaining the ethical, social, and environmental standards of SEDEX certification.
Practical workshops training participants to develop compliance policies and ethical practices.
Case studies analyzing models from companies that achieved SEDEX certification and how they met compliance.
Practical simulations representing audit processes to prepare participants for internal and external audits.
Individual and group assessments to review and analyze participants' readiness to meet SEDEX standards.

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the course.
A recognized certificate such as the "Certificate in Qualification for Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)" can be obtained upon completion of the program.