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SMETA audit at K+S site Wintershall

24.06.2025 
The K+S Wintershall site was recently audited as part of the SMETA. The auditor was overall very satisfied, highlighting K+S's commitment to ethical principles and social responsibility.

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a comprehensive audit that helps companies understand and improve standards in labor, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethics. It primarily evaluates ethical principles and social responsibility, focusing on working conditions, occupational safety, hygiene, and environmental management.

After various K+S sites had already been audited according to SMETA guidelines, the Wintershall site was also closely examined. The audit is conducted to ensure the highest standards are maintained. The auditor was overall very satisfied. This underscores K+S's continuous commitment to safe and fair working conditions, environmental protection, and adherence to ethical standards.

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SMETA is an audit format by Sedex, a globally recognized platform that helps companies share information about ethically sustainable production in the supply chain. The platform enables members to manage their suppliers and reduce risks through information exchange.

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