SMETA Audit Insights: Ethical Sourcing and Responsible Recruitment in Global Supply Chains

SMETA Audit Insights: Ethical Sourcing and Responsible Recruitment in Global Supply Chains 

Sedex and TÜV SÜD invite you to a practical and informative On-Demand webinar exploring how Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) audits support Responsible Sourcing and help identify risks in complex, global supply chains. With a growing reliance on labor providers and recruitment agencies, especially across borders, businesses face increasing challenges in ensuring ethical and transparent recruitment practices.

This session will delve into the specific risks uncovered during SMETA audits related to labor agency practices, such as worker exploitation, lack of transparency in recruitment fees, and poor working conditions.

We'll also discuss how businesses can collaborate with labor providers to drive improvements, implement due diligence frameworks, and strengthen protections for vulnerable workers. Whether you are a buyer, supplier, or labor provider, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance your approach to responsible recruitment and sourcing on an international scale.

Don’t miss this exciting and compelling webinar – watch the On-Demand webinar today! 

About the speakerS

ALBERTO SARTORI

Global Product Manager at TÜV SÜD Business Assurance ESG and Social Areas 

Alberto is Global Product Manager in TÜV SÜD Business Assurance for the ESG and social areas. He has over twenty years of experience in business and sustainability, supporting companies to fulfil their ethical commitments and implement responsible sourcing programs through verification, assurance and certification activities. Alberto is an APSCA-certified social auditor and coordinates the SMETA service in TÜV SÜD at the divisional level.

 

 

Patricia Gamez

Enterprise Account Executive at Sedex

As an Enterprise Account Executive at Sedex, Patricia Gamez supports companies in the DACH region and across the Globe in making complex supply chains sustainable, transparent, and compliant with regulatory requirements. With a deep understanding of global procurement structures, she advises businesses on implementing ESG goals and develops practical solutions that meet both strategic and operational needs.