Labour Standards·Health & Safety·Environment·Business Ethics·Ethical Supply Chain·Responsible Sourcing·Third-Party Audited·Labour Standards·Health & Safety·Environment·Business Ethics·Ethical Supply Chain·Responsible Sourcing·Third-Party Audited·
What is Sedex
Global Standard for
Ethical Business
Sedex — the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange — is one of the world's largest collaborative platforms dedicated to improving responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in London, Sedex operates a secure web-based database that enables companies to store, share and report on data concerning their supply chain performance. It is used by over 75,000 members in more than 180 countries.
Membership is not a passive badge — it requires ongoing audit compliance, transparent data sharing with buyers, and continuous improvement across four defined pillars of responsible business practice.
The Framework
Four Pillars of
Responsibility
01
Labour Standards
Fair wages, reasonable working hours, no child or forced labour, freedom of association, and non-discrimination policies. Sedex audits verify that workers are treated with dignity and fairness at every level of the supply chain.
02
Health & Safety
Safe working environments, emergency procedures, hazard controls, and worker health protections. Factories are assessed for compliance with national and international occupational safety standards.
03
Environment
Responsible waste management, energy use, water consumption, and chemical handling. Members are expected to understand, measure, and reduce their environmental impact over time.
04
Business Ethics
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, fair business dealings, data protection, and transparent governance practices that maintain integrity across all commercial relationships.
Our Compliance
How Deepak Carpets
Maintains It
SMETA Audits
We undergo SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) assessments — the most widely used social audit format in the world. These third-party audits cover all four Sedex pillars and provide verified, shareable reports to our buyers.
Data Transparency
Our Sedex profile allows our customers to access our audit data directly through the platform. We share information openly rather than providing selective snapshots — this is what Sedex membership demands and what our buyers deserve.
Worker Wellbeing
Our factory in Bhadohi employs skilled artisans whose craft has been passed down through generations. Sedex compliance ensures we formalise what has always been our ethos — paying fairly, working safely, and treating every employee with respect.
Continuous Improvement
Sedex is not a one-time pass. We review our practices regularly against audit findings, address any areas for improvement, and use the framework to drive genuine, measurable progress across our operations year on year.
75,000+Sedex Members Globally
180+Countries Represented
4Pillars Audited
SMETAAudit Standard
Our Standards
Transparency You
Can Trust
Our Sedex membership is one part of a broader commitment to responsible manufacturing. Explore our full sustainability approach or get in touch to request our audit data directly.