The complexity of the schemes – in other words, the checklists – depends on the company and the standard we use, such as amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) or SMETA (Sedex
Members’ Ethical Trade Audit). In general, most of the social standards are much more detailed than ISO standards.
Our auditors have to precisely fill out questionnaires, investigate many specific points, conduct interviews, carry out research and do cross-checking. The effort required for this process also depends on the company’s branch, size and individual priorities. When our experts audit large companies they work as a team. An audit usually lasts several days.