Empowering Ethical Supply Chains in Pakistan with SEDEX-ETI AND URSA

Ethical sourcing and responsible business practices are now crucial in today’s globalized world. Supply chains that are transparent and sustainable are becoming increasingly important to businesses all over the world. Organizations can meet these demands by using SEDEX, The SEDEX-ETI is a well-known platform that promotes ethical sourcing and responsible business practices.

Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, or SEDEX, is a cutting-edge online platform created to assist companies in managing and enhancing their ethical performance throughout the supply chain. Organizations are able to exchange and evaluate data on business ethics, environmental impact, health and safety, and labor standards. Pakistani businesses can ensure adherence to international standards, improve supply chain transparency, and foster stakeholder trust by implementing SEDEX.

SEDEX provides numerous advantages to businesses doing business in Pakistan. It offers a comprehensive platform for exchanging and gaining access to supply chain data, allowing companies to pinpoint areas in need of improvement. SEDEX assists businesses in maintaining compliance, reducing risks, and preserving their reputation by keeping an eye on and addressing ethical issues. In addition, being a member of SEDEX opens doors to potential business opportunities because more customers favor suppliers with solid ethical reputations.

There are various SEDEX member categories, and each one contributes in a different way to advancing ethical business practices. These consist of:

A Members: These are businesses that have successfully completed a SEDEX Audit or a comparable ethical evaluation and have complied with the requirements.

Organizations can join SEDEX and use a few of the platform’s limited features with a B Membership. B Members have access to reports that are shared by their suppliers, giving them information about how ethically compliant their suppliers are.

SEDEX also provides a tool for Universal Risk Self-Assessment. It enables businesses to evaluate their ethical performance compared to widely accepted standards. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Pakistan can evaluate their ethical practices and pinpoint areas for improvement using the SEDEX platform in an affordable manner.

The SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is an auditing methodology frequently used within the SEDEX framework, SEDEX focuses on offering a platform for ethical data A supply chain’s ethical practices, including labor laws, health and safety regulations, environmental effects, and business ethics, are evaluated and assessed by SMETA audits. In essence, SMETA audits are a way to show commitment to responsible sourcing and achieve SEDEX compliance.

URSA – RESPONSIBLE SOURCING AUDIT

An independent evaluation of a supplier’s compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and the additional requirements of Unilever’s Responsible Sourcing Policy is made possible by URSA (Understanding Responsible Sourcing Audit).

Beyond the accepted industry standards, URSA evaluates supplier practices in terms of standards, health and safety, human rights, corporate ethics, environmental management, and tenure rights for the land. To comply with Unilever’s regulations and advance up the responsible sourcing ladder to reach the Good Practice Benchmark, one must submit to a URSA audit. As a supplier to Unilever, you must finish site registration in the USQS in order to begin the URSA audit process (Unilever Supplier Qualification System). 

Beyond the accepted industry standards, URSA evaluates supplier practices in terms of labor standards, health and safety, human rights, corporate ethics, environmental management, and tenure rights for the land. To comply with Unilever’s regulations and advance up the responsible sourcing ladder to reach the Good Practice Benchmark, one must submit to a URSA audit. As a supplier to Unilever, you must finish site registration in the USQS in order to begin the URSA audit process (Unilever Supplier Qualification System). You can get ready for the on-site audit after you’ve requested it. Unilever has provided you with a checklist on which to base your audit reporting.

Systems Concern is a reputable consultancy company based in Pakistan, offering complete services for SEDEX and SEDEX URSA. With their expertise in ethical sourcing and supply chain management, Systems Concern assists businesses in implementing SEDEX and SEDEX URSA effectively. To learn more about their services and how they can support your organization, visit their website at www.systemsconcern.com.

For any queries or further information about SEDEX and SEDEX URSA, feel free to reach out to Systems Concern via email at info@systemscocnern.com.

Do you require the SEDEX-ETI AND URSA certification but don’t know how to initiate the process then contact Systems Concern now.