Ethical Sourcing — Our Sedex Commitment
Ethical Sourcing · Sedex Member
Transparency
You Can Verify.
Nithya Boutique is a Sedex member and SMETA audit committed — giving every buyer independently verified proof of our ethical manufacturing practices.
We believe beautiful furniture and responsible manufacturing go hand in hand. As a Sedex member, we give our buyers full transparency — from the craftspeople in Medan to the retailers who stock our pieces across Europe and beyond.
About the Programme
What is Sedex?
Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is the world's leading platform for sharing ethical supply chain data. It enables suppliers and buyers to collaborate on improving working conditions, environmental standards, and business ethics across global supply chains.
Through the globally recognised SMETA audit (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), independent auditors assess our factory operations across four critical pillars — giving buyers verified, shareable evidence of our ethical practices without the burden of repeated separate audits.
SMETA Audit Framework
The Four Pillars of
Our SMETA Audit
Independent auditors assess our operations across four pillars — verified evidence your buyers can share with their own customers and compliance teams.
Labour Standards
Fair wages, working hours, freedom of association, zero child labour, zero forced labour — verified by independent auditors.
Health & Safety
Safe workshop conditions, protective equipment, fire safety protocols and emergency preparedness — assessed on-site annually.
Environment
Responsible material sourcing, waste management, and minimising our environmental footprint — from North Sumatran forest to finished piece.
Business Ethics
Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, full supply chain transparency and code of conduct adherence — documented and independently verifiable.
Who Benefits
Built for People.
Valued by Buyers.
For Our Makers & Craftspeople
- Fair wages and documented employment contracts verified by independent auditors
- Safe, compliant workshop environments that protect the health of every artisan
- Recognition within global ethical sourcing networks — opening doors to premium buyers
- Continuous improvement framework: audits identify areas to grow, not just pass/fail
- Long-term partnerships built on trust rather than short-term price alone
- Dignity and voice for workers through freedom of association standards
For Our Buyers & Retail Partners
- Verified ethical sourcing data — shareable with your own customers and ESG reports
- One SMETA audit accepted by major global retailers, reducing your compliance burden
- Confidence that no forced labour, child labour, or unsafe conditions exist in our chain
- Meets mandated sourcing requirements of leading European and UK retailers
- Supports your brand's sustainability commitments and consumer trust
- Transparent, documented supply chain from Indonesian forest to finished piece
Our rattan is hand-harvested by skilled craftspeople who deserve fair pay, safe conditions, and a future in their trade. Sedex membership is how we prove that to every buyer — not with promises, but with independently verified data.Mark Roberts · Exports Manager, Nithya Boutique · Medan, North Sumatra
Source with Confidence
Partner with a
Verified Supplier
Our SMETA audit results are available to buyers on request. If you need verified ethical sourcing credentials for procurement, compliance, or ESG reporting — we have you covered.
Or contact us: info@nithyaboutique.com
