Social compliance audits and SMETA audits
SMETA audits and social compliance audits against client programmes and brand codes of conduct. Labour standards, wages, working hours, health and safety, environment and business ethics.
AUDIT & CONSULTING
All things management systems, audits and project management in social, environmental, health and safety, quality and technical compliance.
SEDULUS S.R.L. is an audit and consulting company for supply chain compliance. We carry out SMETA and social compliance audits, health and safety and environmental audits, and we build ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SA8000 management systems with you.
Interlinking
- 8years of audit experience
- 650+audits
- 30+clients
- 32countries
- 4working languages
Interlinking
Social, environmental, health and safety, quality and technical requirements are linked
A health and safety finding often touches working conditions, the environment and quality as well. We look at these topics together, so one audit, one management system or one action plan can answer several customer and legal requirements.
- Social
- Environmental
- Health and safety
- Quality
- Technical
- Management systems
- Sustainability
Services
All things audits, management systems, compliance and project management
One partner for compliance consulting, audits and management systems. Bring us a single task or the whole programme.
Health and safety audits
On-site health and safety audits of hazards, machinery, fire safety, emergency readiness, training and legal requirements.
Environmental audits
Environmental audits of permits, waste, water, energy, chemicals and emissions, with clear corrective actions.
Pre-audit readiness checks
A pre-audit readiness check before a SMETA, client or certification audit. You see the gaps and close them before the auditor arrives.
Audit report review
Independent audit report review for accuracy, evidence and clear, well-graded findings before the report goes to the client.
EcoVadis preparation
EcoVadis preparation. Policies, evidence and answers for the questionnaire, checked before you submit.
Sustainability consulting and supplier due diligence
Sustainability policies and action plans, and supplier due diligence in line with the EU CSDDD and the German LkSG. Risk mapping, supplier questionnaires and follow-up.
ISO management systems
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and SA8000 consulting. Gap analysis, documents, training, internal audits and support at the certification audit.
Compliance KPIs
KPIs for health and safety, social, environmental and quality performance, with simple monthly reporting for management.
Meeting brand requirements
Practical help for suppliers to meet brand and retailer requirements. Corrective action plans, evidence files and follow-up audits.
SEDULUS is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis is a trademark of its owner.
Management systems
Management systems end to end
We set up a new management system or improve the one you have, and we run internal audits against the standard. The same approach works for client management systems.
- ISO 9001Quality
- ISO 14001Environment
- ISO 45001Occupational health and safety
- SA8000Social accountability
What the work covers
- 1Gap analysis
- 2Policies, procedures and records
- 3Training for managers and workers
- 4Internal audits
- 5KPIs and management review
- 6Support at the certification audit
Industries
Industries and audit programmes
We audit and advise factories, farms and suppliers in these sectors.
- Apparel and textiles
- Food
- Aquaculture
- Metalworking
- Chemicals
- Cosmetics
- Construction
Audit programmes and standards
- SMETA
- SA8000
- ICS
- Fair Wear
- GOTS
- Client codes of conduct
Audits under SMETA, SA8000, ICS, Fair Wear, GOTS and client codes of conduct.
Credentials
Lead auditor credentials
Our lead auditor is an APSCA CSCA auditor and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, with 8 years’ experience, more than 650 audits in 32 countries, and an M.A. in Sustainable Development Management from Rhine-Waal University, Germany.
We keep audits and consulting apart. We do not consult for a site that we audit on behalf of a third party.
- APSCA CSCACertified Social Compliance Auditor
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001Lead Auditor for quality, environment and occupational health and safety
- M.A. Sustainable Development ManagementRhine-Waal University, Germany
- 650+ audits in 32 countries8 years’ audit experience
How we work
How we work
- 1
Tell us what you need
Send a message. Tell us about your site, your customer and your deadline.
- 2
Get a clear offer
We agree the scope, the standard or code, the dates and the price before any work starts.
- 3
On site or remote
We visit your site anywhere in Europe, or we work with you remotely.
- 4
Report and follow-up
You get a clear report with findings and practical next steps, and we stay available for questions.
Four working languages
Audits, interviews, training and reports in English, Italian, Romanian and Russian.
- EnglishEnglish
- ItalianItaliano
- RomanianRomână
- RussianРусский
Contact
Tell us what you need
An audit, a readiness check, a management system or a question about CSDDD or LkSG. Write to us and we will reply with a clear next step.
Emailinfo@sedulussrl.com
Where we workWorking across Europe
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