"It has been so cool to get to chat with other industry members and people in general who are passionate about social sustainability. I have been loving having robust conversations and putting some names to faces finally."

“I would recommend Sedex to any company with a large supply chain who want to spend less time on data management and more time acting to improve standards.”

“The obvious benefit of the Sedex system is that it saves us from completing multiple audits, but the value to the business reaches far beyond that. What really sets Sedex apart from other social schemes are all the other assets that are developed to help members learn and develop. For …

“We would like to see Sedex become a de-facto standard.”

"Howdens is a local business with a global supply chain. It was founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned. The supply chain risk assessment is an essential step to fulfil our commitment that we act responsibly and in a sustainable manner. Radar is a …

“PNJ Production joined Sedex to enhance our policies and procedures, addressing operational gaps. This partnership also improves visibility into our operations and helps us effectively discuss sustainability with our stakeholders.”

"Equality is a human right, and every business should be committed to addressing inequality in their supply chains."

“The Sedex membership is essential to align our definitions and methodology with reputable frameworks. Using Sedex, we screen all new and active suppliers to identify possible sustainability risks that suppliers might be exposed to, considering the country and sector where different commodities are sourced from. This allows us to engage …

"Partnering with Sedex has been instrumental in aligning our vision to improve the food system with our data-led approach to responsible farming. It’s like having a bird’s-eye view of our journey. Their tools and services have enabled us to enhance transparency across our operation, driving improved outcomes that our organisation …

"Pomona Farming leverages Sedex to increase efficiency and foster our dedication to continuous improvement in our orchards and within our organisation. We believe that excellence is about sharpening our expertise by embracing new tools and innovations that help us better understand our resource use, methodologies, and corresponding impacts for each …

“Sedex is an easy-to-use source of vital information.”

“Many of our construction contractors became a Sedex member and then had a SMETA audit for the first time. This enabled Whitbread to proactively engage with suppliers on ethical issues.”

“We’re proud to launch this RFC, the first in the flavour and fragrance industry globally. It emphasises the Symrise commitment to responsible sourcing, through tying sustainability performance to financial success – in this case, a financial incentive.”

“Improving education and access to healthcare among vanilla farmers are important objectives in themselves – but they are not philanthropy. We believe that these programmes create shared value, for us and our business partners as well as the communities we work within.”

"As part of our Bisley.POSITIVE commitment, we actively develop partnerships that benefit society and the planet, we consider Sedex to be a true partner. This ongoing collaboration assists us achieve our journey towards value-chain transparency, reporting, and Traceability. We engage with Sedex Consultancy to review our Modern Slavery Statement and …