Responsible supply chain thanks to Sedex

One of the most important global challenges is social responsibility. Increasingly, companies and organisations are being called upon to demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in their business operations. It is not only consumers who demand greater transparency from companies. Investors also have become more inclined to favour companies that adopt socially and environmentally sustainable business practices.
The supply chain is also involved in this scenario. It is necessary to know and monitor all suppliers worldwide in order to prove proper supply chain and production management.
Sedex certification meets this need.

About Sedex

Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is a global organisation that brings companies together to better manage their social and environmental performance. Founded in 2001 by a group of retailers, it is the largest platform in Europe that collects and processes data on the ethical behaviour of supply chains. It provides a web-based database where suppliers can share ethical data, such as ethical audit reports, with their principals. Sedex collects information on labour standards, employee management, human rights policies, health and safety conditions, and environmental concerns. Through this system, customers can more easily keep track of their suppliers and view their ethical reports. Sedex certification helps reduce the risk of ethical and reputational problems associated with the supply chain. An ethical approach to business practices helps to avoid misunderstandings and disputes related to workers’ rights, the environment and other social issues.

The Sedex methodology

Sedex has created a procedure, called SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), for conducting ethical and social audits of suppliers. It is not a certification, but an audit and reporting methodology. It allows a company to verify that its supply chain is ethically compliant and pays attention to respecting workers’ rights. At the same time, it allows a supplier to prove its commitment to ethical trade. The SMETA procedure requires an auditor to physically visit the company’s site and assess the conditions on site. This standardised methodology is one of the most effective ways to monitor a supplier’s performance and helps build a transparent supply chain.

Syen is a Sedex member

Syen decided to join Sedex to offer additional assurance to its customers and facilitate them in their procedures to verify the conformity of the supply chain. In addition to providing quality products and services, we support a fair and sustainable supply chain. With the utmost transparency, we share all information on ethical practices and working conditions.
Being Sedex certified means that Syen operates in line with high standards of social responsibility, respect for workers’ rights and care for the environment. It demonstrates a commitment to conducting board design and manufacturing activities in an ethical and responsible manner.
Our journey towards greater social responsibility does not end with this compliance. We will continue to make progress, adopt better practices and seek innovative ways to contribute positively to the communities in which we operate and to the environment.