What these modules cover ?

SMETA is Sedex’s on-site social audit methodology grounded in the ETI Base Code and local law. It’s commonly scoped as 2-Pillar (Labour, Health & Safety) or 4-Pillar (adds Environment and Business Ethics).
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How long does FEM take ?

Worldly/How-to-Higg guidance suggests several weeks depending on prep and data availability.
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Languages? We support

Remote vs on-site? Hybrid, with on-site checks for meters, ETP, chemical store, interviews.

How long does FEM take ?

Worldly/How-to-Higg guidance suggests several weeks depending on prep and data availability.
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Languages? We support

Remote vs on-site? Hybrid, with on-site checks for meters, ETP, chemical store, interviews.

Who runs Higg ?

FSLM content is based on the SLCP CAF; FSLM adds scoring and can be verified on Worldly.

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FSLM vs SLCP— what’s the link ?

FSLM content is based on the SLCP CAF; FSLM adds scoring and can be verified on Worldly.

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Deliverables Summary

FSLM/FEM gap report; data map + baselines; method statements; finalized policy/SOP set; training decks; mock verification notes; prioritized CAP; readiness letter.

Timeline & Engagement Model

Small site: data build & submission in <AVERAGE_TIMELINE_SMALL>.

Medium site: <AVERAGE_TIMELINE_MEDIUM>.

Large/complex: <AVERAGE_TIMELINE_LARGE>.
Client provides: org chart; last 12 months utilities; ETP test results; payroll/timecards sample; prior FSLM/FEM files.

Typical Non-Conformities & How We Fix Them
  • Unclear facility boundary/period → boundary memo; cut-off rules; meter mapping.
  • Missing activity data → monthly data logs; supplier/utility statements; sampling plan.
  • Wrong emission factors → source list (national grid, IPCC, supplier EFs); version control.
  • Weak grievance/discipline evidence → SOPs + anonymized logs; worker committee minutes.
  • Chemical inventory gaps → CAS/SDS completeness; segregated storage; ZDHC alignment.
Documents & Templates You’ll Receive

FSLM pack: Code of Conduct; Wages & Hours; No-Fees Recruitment; Freedom of Association; Anti-Harassment; Disciplinary; Grievance; Age/ID; H&S; Dormitory/Meals; Ethics; Subcontractor Control; Worker Committee ToR; Interview Prep Guide; FSLM CAP.

FEM pack: energy/water baseline sheets; utility bills collation; meter register; wastewater lab reports; air emissions logs; waste manifests; chemical inventory aligned to ZDHC (if applicable); methodology statements for emission factors; data sources & QA checklist.

SOPs: data capture & retention; calibration; spill response; ETP O&M; chemical handling/SDS; waste segregation; LOTO; maintenance planning.

Registers: training matrix; maintenance/calibration; PPE issuance; near-miss; incident; visitor/contractor.

Data Room Structure:
01_Boundary&Year/ · 02_Policies/ · 03_SOPs/ · 04_FSLM_Evidence/ · 05_FEM_Data_Energy/ · 06_FEM_Data_Water/ · 07_FEM_Air&Waste/ · 08_Chemicals/ · 09_Verification/ · 10_CAP/.

Our Service Scope (Phased Approach)

Phase 1: Gap & Data Readiness Check — confirm facility boundaries, reporting year, and data sources.

Phase 2: Documentation & Controls — SOPs for data capture; SLCP/FSLM evidence binder; FEM method statements.

Phase 3: Training — FSLM interview prep; FEM data owners (utilities, ETP, maintenance, chemical store).

Phase 4: Internal Review / Mock Verification — evidence traceability, sampling, recalculation checks.

Phase 5: Submission Support — platform walkthrough on Worldly, verifier Q&A rehearsal.
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Your Benefits with VQT

Accurate data the first time: data maps, baselines, and meter/read logs aligned to FEM.

Credible disclosures: FSLM/FEM verification readiness; evidencing methodologies.
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Buyer comparability: scoring language aligned to Higg question logic.

Faster submissions: templates mirroring How-to Higg guidance.

Who It’s For ?

Apparel, textiles, footwear, accessories, dyeing/finishing, trims—single or multi-building sites.

Facilities requested by brands to share FSLM/FEM scores on Worldly.

Sites building foundational EHS/social systems to reduce audit fatigue.

What This Standard Covers ?
  • FSLM: wages/working hours, H&S, management systems, grievance; built on SLCP CAF (v1.6 live on Worldly; ongoing updates).

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  • FEM: energy/GHG, water & wastewater, emissions, waste, chemicals; site-level environmental maturity.
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  • Governance: Tools by Cascale; platform/verification managed on Worldly.

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Call to Action :
Turn raw data into credible FSLM/FEM results.