SMETA 4-Pillar is a Sedex audit methodology used to review working conditions and business practices. Kingly’s audit record helps buyers assess supplier due diligence alongside any findings and follow-up evidence.
Four audit pillars
The review covers labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics. Ask for the findings, relevant corrective actions and any subsequent verification for your review.
Documents and verification
Approved resellers can sign in to review record identifiers, dates and the watermarked specimen. For project-specific evidence, contact Kingly.
Get the SMETA audit report specimen (PDF)
Questions and answers
Is SMETA a certification or accreditation?
No. SMETA is an audit methodology. Sedex does not issue a pass/fail certification through SMETA.
Does a SMETA audit mean there were no findings?
No. Review the findings, their significance, corrective actions and any subsequent verification. The fact that an audit took place is not evidence that every requirement was met.
Does the SMETA report have an expiry date?
This page identifies the audit date rather than inventing a certificate expiry. Buyers may set their own recency and follow-up requirements. Ask Kingly for the latest available evidence.
How do I obtain the full SMETA audit report?
The watermarked specimen is provided for reference with the report owner’s permission. Ask Kingly for the unwatermarked original and any relevant follow-up records, subject to the applicable sharing arrangements.
Sources and related evidence
Official reference
Sedex’s SMETA audit methodology
Read the guidance from the organisation responsible for the standard, audit methodology or assessment.
Related evidence
ISO 45001 evidence
Review this related Kingly record for a separate aspect of supplier or product due diligence.
