SMETA 7.0: Keys to successfully meeting the new demands

SMETA 7.0: Keys to successfully meeting the new demands

Responsible Supply Chain as a pillar of Corporate Sustainability 

We invite you to participate in a exclusive working breakfast where INCYMA, with the collaboration of SGS y Apis Group, Among other executives and companies, they will share their practical experience in the responsible supply chain management, with a special focus on the new version of SMETA 7.0. 

In an increasingly demanding environment in terms of due diligence in human rights, labor, environment and business ethics, SMETA is consolidating itself as a key tool to demonstrate the real commitment of organizations to sustainability and regulatory compliance. 

During the day you will learn: 

• The Main changes and new features of SMETA 7.0. 

• How to integrate these requirements into your management systems and purchasing processes. 

• The Most common difficulties detected in real audits and how to anticipate them. 

• Practical cases and real business experiences. 

Limited places available. You can book your attendance here:

Furthermore, it will be an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and network with ESG, sustainability, quality and purchasing managers from different organizations. 

Why attend this event? 

✔️ Anticipate the changes: It provides an in-depth understanding of the new SMETA 7.0 requirements and their direct impact on suppliers and audited companies.
✔️ Reduce legal and reputational risksSMETA is aligned with the growing demands regarding due diligence (human rights, working conditions, environment and ethics).
✔️ Learn from real experienceLearn firsthand about the most frequent errors detected in audits and how to avoid them.
✔️ Improve your audit preparedness: Get practical tips for successfully tackling SMETA audits, both from the perspective of the audited company and the client.
✔️ Connect with other professionals: shares concerns, solutions and best practices with other ESG and supply chain managers. 

In short, a practical session focused on real-world business situations, not theoretical, where you can resolve specific doubts and learn how other organizations are facing this challenge.

📅 Agenda 

Friday, February 27
📍 Extremadura Science and Technology Park, Theoretical training room
Research Avenue, s/n – Badajoz   

Limited capacity. Registration at the following link:

10:00 – 10:30
SEDEX: International Platform and Recognition
Presentation of the platform, membership models and its role in the responsible supply chain.
Pilar Orden – CSR Technical Manager, SGS 

10:30 – 11:00
SMETA 7.0: Main requirements and how to meet them successfully
Key changes, audit approach and practical recommendations for its correct implementation.
Ana Ruano  e Inmaculada Piñero– (ESG consultants and auditors, INCYMA) 

11:00 – 11:30
☕ Breakfast – Networking 

11:30 – 12:00
SMETA 7.0 audits: main difficulties detected in auditing
Frequent errors, common non-conformities and critical points from the audit experience.
Fernando Alemany – SMETA Auditor, SGS 

12:00 – 12:30
Practical experience in SMETA 7.0 auditing
Lessons learned, challenges and benefits from the perspective of an audited company.
Meats and Vegetables, SA Herminia Moreno González (General Coordinator of Quality · R&D – Sustainability), Alicia Rangel (HR) 

13:00
Closing of the day 

Collaborate:

Speaker:

Fernando Alemany

SMETA Auditor, SGS