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Jon Birrell, our Senior Marketing Manager, has been invited to speak at the SEDEX AGM in London on 16th Feb 2010.
SEDEX, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, is a membership organisation for businesses committed to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supply chains.
Jon will be sharing BTC Group’s experience with the delegates from large organisations and suppliers in a variety of industry sectors, focusing on the role of Distributor/Agent and the associated challenges, such as communication and transparency.
Auditing
SEDEX has launched the second version of the SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) guidance and report formats. SMETA is a compilation of best practice in audit technique, intended for experienced auditors to help them to conduct high quality audits that will be accepted by multiple retailers and brands. These independent SMETA assessments focus on the 9 principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code:
Employment is freely chosen
Workers should be able to join and form trade unions
Working conditions are safe and healthy
Child labour shall not be used
Living wages are paid
Working hours should not be excessive
No discrimination is practised
Regular employment is provided
No harsh on inhumane treatment is allowed
SMETA incorporates three elements:
A common best practice guidance on conducting
ethical trade audits
A common audit report format
A common corrective action plan format
For more information about ethical trading, contact Jon by e-mail at jon_birrell@btcgroup.co.uk
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