Sedex
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting software
Supply chain visibility software
Supply chain management software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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- Market presence
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£195 per site per year
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- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Accommodation and food services
What is Sedex
Sedex is a supply chain due diligence and visibility platform used to collect, share, and assess supplier information related to labor standards, health and safety, environmental practices, and business ethics. It supports supplier onboarding, self-assessment questionnaires, audit data sharing, and risk screening to help buyers prioritize follow-up actions across multi-tier supply chains. Typical users include procurement, responsible sourcing, compliance, and sustainability teams managing supplier compliance programs. A key characteristic is its shared data network model, where suppliers can maintain one profile and share it with multiple customers.
Shared supplier data network
Suppliers can maintain a single Sedex profile and share it with multiple buying organizations, reducing duplicated questionnaires and repeated data requests. This model can improve response rates and speed up supplier onboarding for responsible sourcing programs. It also helps buyers access existing supplier information and audit records when suppliers already participate in the network.
Audit and assessment workflows
Sedex supports supplier self-assessments and the sharing of ethical audit information, including the SMETA audit methodology commonly used in responsible sourcing programs. Buyers can use these inputs to segment suppliers and focus resources on higher-risk sites. The platform structure aligns well with operational compliance workflows compared with tools that focus primarily on corporate-level ESG reporting.
Risk screening for prioritization
Sedex includes risk assessment capabilities that help organizations identify potential issues by country, sector, and other supplier attributes. This supports triage and prioritization for audits, corrective actions, and supplier engagement. It is particularly useful for procurement teams that need a consistent approach to supplier risk scoring across large supplier bases.
Not a full SCM suite
Sedex focuses on supplier due diligence, ethical trade, and sustainability-related visibility rather than end-to-end supply chain planning and execution. Organizations typically still need separate systems for purchasing, inventory, logistics, and production planning. As a result, Sedex is often an add-on to existing ERP/SCM environments rather than a replacement.
ESG reporting scope is limited
While Sedex provides supplier data that can feed ESG programs, it is not primarily designed for enterprise-wide ESG reporting, financial-grade controls, or complex narrative/report production. Companies with extensive regulatory reporting requirements may need additional tooling to consolidate data across operations and produce formal disclosures. Sedex is strongest when used for supplier-level due diligence evidence and program management.
Data quality depends on suppliers
A significant portion of the dataset relies on supplier self-reported information and the timeliness of updates. Buyers may need additional validation steps, sampling, or audit coverage to ensure accuracy and completeness. Coverage can also vary by region and supplier participation, which can limit visibility for non-participating tiers.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier membership | £195 per site per year (online credit card to Sedex UK) — RMB 2,316 per site per year (bank transfer to Sedex China). | Platform access, Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), share SMETA audits, 24/7 multilingual support, membership valid 12 months. (Official Sedex pricing for supplier membership). |
| Supplier Plus (upgrade) | Not published on site — contact Sedex / sales for pricing. | Premium Supplier Marketplace listing, Supplier Plus badge & certificate, visibility to buyers, discounts on training / exclusive eLearning. |
| Buyer membership | Variable (based on annual sales). Pricing set by revenue bands; example shown on site for £10 million turnover: Setup cost £2,402; Annual subscription £2,900; Total first year £5,302. Exact buyer fees require contacting Sedex. | Access to platform-wide visibility, SMETA audit access, onboarding training and dedicated relationship manager; fees scale with company annual sales. |
| SMETA / audit fees (charged to audit companies) | SMETA audits: £185 per audit (Sedex members). Non-SMETA audits: £250 per audit (Sedex members). | Fixed fee charged to auditors for SMETA / non-SMETA audit uploads (per-audit fee). |
Seller details
Sedex Information Exchange Limited
London, United Kingdom
2004
Private
https://www.sedex.com
https://x.com/sedexglobal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sedex-global/
