Sedex is a market-leading sustainability data and technology provider. Its technology platform, tools and consultancy services enable organisations to assess, manage and report on ESG risks and impacts across their supply chains.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, Sedex employs more than 200 people across offices in the UK, Australia, Chile, China, India and the US.
Its 75,000-strong membership network spans 170 countries and includes leading companies such as Reckitt, Sainsbury’s, KFC, Nestlé, Molson Coors, Japan Airlines, John Lewis Partnership and Unilever.
A growth partnership
In August 2023, Sedex secured a minority investment from LDC to support its organic growth strategy and to drive sustainability in supply chains globally.
LDC partnered with the existing management team, led by CEO Jon Hancock, to help the team further invest in developing Sedex’s platform, tools and professional services, leveraging the power of data and technology for its members’ benefit and fuelling its international expansion plans.
In LDC we’ve chosen an investment partner whose purpose very much aligns with our own. Their support will allow us to accelerate our growth plans while maintaining our focus on driving tangible improvements and positive change.”
ESG Journey
Sedex is also establishing a Special Purpose Trust to maintain the company’s founding purpose and stated mission, to make global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable.
Sedex also welcomed Peel Ports Group into its network. Peel Ports is the first port operator to join Sedex and the move will enable the business to work together with suppliers to better manage its social and environmental performance, whilst protecting people working in its supply chain.