On July 24, 2024, SGS Middle East hosted an impactful webinar titled "Unlocking Ethical Excellence: Mastering SMETA for Sustainable Business Practices," featuring Aravindan B, Lead Auditor at SGS Gulf Limited, UAE.
This engaging session was specifically designed for professionals across the Middle East, including Compliance Officers, Supply Chain Managers, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, Environmental Managers, HR Managers, and anyone involved in enhancing working conditions and environmental performance in their organizations and supply chains.
Webinar Agenda Highlights:
- Understanding SMETA: Aravindan provided a thorough overview of SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), outlining its significance in promoting responsible business practices.
- SEDEX and SMETA Fundamentals: Attendees learned about the history and core principles of SEDEX and SMETA, including membership options and the steps required for registration.
- The Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) and Its 9 Base Codes: The session delved into the ETI and its essential codes, providing insights into the standards for ethical trade.
- SMETA 7: What’s New: the speaker discussed the structural changes from SMETA 6.1 to SMETA 7, including the introduction of the Management System Assessment (MSA) and the new Non-Conformance (NC) classification, Collaborative Action Required (CAR).
- Interactive Q&A: The webinar concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where the speaker addressed various questions from the audience, offering practical advice and solutions.
Catch the On-Demand Webinar: Unlocking Ethical Excellence with SGS
For those who were unable to attend the live session or wish to revisit the insightful discussions, the webinar recording is now available on demand.
If you have any questions or need further information about SMETA and ethical trade practices, our experts at SGS are here to help. Reach out today and ensure your business is leading the way in ethical and sustainable practices.
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