Access LRQA’s Global Responsible Sourcing Gateway

The Gateway has been designed to make starting your audit process straightforward and efficient.

Through one global platform, you can:

• Submit your audit request
• Provide the required facility and operational details
• Receive immediate confirmation of submission
• Enter a structured qualification and quotation workflow

There is no need to identify regional contacts or navigate multiple points of entry. The Gateway ensures your request is directed correctly from the outset.

A Clear Starting Point

One standardized platform for suppliers worldwide.

Faster Progression to Quote

Structured routing reduces manual handling and accelerates qualification.

Reduced Administrative Delays

All required information is captured upfront to prevent back-and-forth communication.

Transparent Communication

Immediate acknowledgement confirms your request has been received and is being processed.

Designed for Global Supply Chains

McDonald’s operates across multiple regions and markets. The Gateway ensures that suppliers, regardless of location, enter the SMETA process through the same globally consistent pathway.

This helps to:

• Maintain alignment with McDonald’s responsible sourcing expectations
• Ensure consistent audit initiation standards
• Improve overall efficiency across the supply chain

Supporting Your Compliance Journey

LRQA’s Global Responsible Sourcing Gateway routes your submission directly into our operational systems, enabling:

• Efficient qualification review
• Timely quotation
• Audit scheduling coordination

By reducing friction at the earliest stage, the Gateway helps you move into the audit process with greater speed and clarity.

Ready to Begin?

If you are a McDonald’s supplier and require a SMETA audit, you can initiate the process through LRQA’s Global Responsible Sourcing Gateway.

If you have questions regarding your audit requirements, LRQA’s team is available to support you.

Get Started: McDonald’s SCHR Audit Request Portal

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