Responsible Business Alliance

The Validated Assessment Program (VAP) is the RBA's leading standard for onsite compliance verification and effective, shareable assessments conducted by independent, third-party firms specially trained in social and environmental assessment and the VAP protocol. The program includes hundreds of auditors from 16 RBA-approved firms in more than 40 countries. The VAP features advanced analytics, triangulation, and a QC process to ensure the highest levels of quality assessments. A typical VAP onsite assessment at a single manufacturing facility may last 2-5 days and includes a thorough document review, interviews with management and employees and a visual site survey. RBA-approved firms use local, native-speaking assessors where possible, and they are trained to spot hard-to-find violations. Whenever an RBA member assesses its own or a supplier's facility, that member can share the report with other customers of the facility that are also RBA members. Sharing assessments creates business efficiencies that lower barriers for companies seeking to ensure their facilities and those of their suppliers are living up to the RBA Code of Conduct and protecting workers and the environment. Learn more about the VAP at https://lnkd.in/e3g-6zWX #SupplyChain #DueDiligence

Thank you to the RBA members and their suppliers who participated in the three-day, in-person training held in Guadalajara, Mexico. This immersive training provided attendees with insights into the Validated Assessment Program (VAP) and the RBA Code of Conduct. Participants left with actionable strategies to enhance implementation across their organizations, reinforcing their commitment to responsible business practices. #SupplyChain #ESG #DueDiligence

As demand for minerals escalates to meet the needs of the energy transition, mining companies face increasing calls from manufacturing sectors for more responsible mining and sourcing practices. The strategic importance of minerals has intensified globally, drawing new financial investments, policy attention, and scrutiny on ESG practices. However, effectively managing risks and securing investments requires targeted regional action. To bridge the international and regional dimensions of responsible minerals policy, the OECD - OCDE, London Metal Exchange London Metal Exchange (LME), and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) will host a half-day event on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to wrap-up the Sustainability Track discussions and connect the downstream perspective. This event will offer upstream players a valuable opportunity to engage with the latest international requirements and evolving regulations on transition minerals, viewed through a regional lens. The discussion will focus on the policy environment in Southern and Central Africa, the expectations of downstream buyers, and how alignment with global agreements on responsible sourcing can position the mining sector as a driver of sustainable development across the region. The event will benefit from the active participation of stakeholders from the private sector, representatives of governments and international organizations, and local & international civil society organizations. Matthew Chamberlain, CEO of the London Metal Exchange, will keynote this event. 🔗For general attendees, please register here: https://lnkd.in/eDX6K-EU 🌟For RMI/RBA member company registration, please email Fabiana Di Lorenzo: fdilorenzo@responsiblebusiness.org #Minerals #ResponsibleSourcing #SupplyChain #ESG

The RBA recently spoke at a conference organized by Ho Chi Minh Law School and chaired by the Chief Judge of Labour of Ho Chi Minh city. The conference looked into the transition from corporate social responsibility to responsible business conduct in Vietnam and policy options to promote responsible business conduct in export-oriented industries. #SupplyChain #CSR #Labor #RBC

The Responsible Business Alliance participated in the National Industry Dialogue for a Responsible and Sustainable Electronics Supply Chain, hosted by the International Labour Organization in Jakarta. This forum brought together Indonesia's key ministries—including the Ministry of Investment, Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Human Rights, Ministry of Industry, and Ministry of Manpower—alongside the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) and the National Federation of Trade Unions. The discussions focused on policy initiatives to drive responsible business conduct in Indonesia's electronics industry. #Electronics #SupplyChain #Sustainability

The RBA released its inaugural annual report on the RBA Emissions Management Tool (EMT), a greenhouse gas management tool designed to streamline and standardize emissions data collection across supply chains. This report highlights key findings from the implementation of the EMT, providing actionable insights into emissions management practices among RBA members and their suppliers. The report establishes a baseline for assessing EMT progress year over year, offering a snapshot of emissions data, supplier engagement, and industry-specific trends. By capturing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data and accommodating suppliers at varying stages of GHG management maturity, the EMT helps RBA members deepen their understanding of supply chain emissions and prioritize impactful decarbonization strategies. The EMT will be deployed for its third year in 2025. 🔗 View the report here: https://lnkd.in/e_bXYvDS 📩 For more information, contact emissionstool@responsiblebusiness.org #Emissions #GHG #SupplyChain #Environment

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has updated its Circular Materials Landscape Assessment, originally published in 2021, as part of its work to help advance circular material flows across electronics industry value chains. The report highlights the latest insights into e-waste generation, collection, and recycling rates; new legal requirements, including the EU Battery Regulation; and actionable recommendations for fostering more sustainable circular material practices, including data standardization, design for recycling, and recycler assurance. Complementing this work, the RBA’s Responsible Environment Initiative (REI) has launched several new waste-related efforts, including the Circularity & RBA Waste Minimization Toolkit designed to help RBA members track and minimize waste generation to help address critical circularity challenges. 🔗 View the 2024 Circular Materials Landscape Assessment here: https://lnkd.in/eJRup9hC 📩 For more information, contact rei@responsiblebusiness.org #CircularMaterials #Environment #Recycling #SupplyChain #Electronics

The Waste Minimization Toolkit will help RBA members and their suppliers identify, manage, reduce, and responsibly dispose of or recycle solid waste to mitigate environmental impacts and contribute toward a circular economy. 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d7v2MDbC #Environment #Recycle #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #SupplyChain

The RBA's Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) chaired a dynamic panel at the Resourcing Tomorrow Forum, exploring the theme of "Navigating the Green Road," aligning assurance processes, risk mitigation and remedy with ESG expectations among the value chain. The session brought together diverse voices from across the supply chain, including OEMs, energy providers, industry organizations, and mining companies, fostering important dialogue and collaboration. #Minerals #SupplyChain #ESG

The RBA was founded in 2004 by a small group of forward-thinking companies, and has grown tremendously in its capabilities, scope, reach and influence. As we reflect on the past 20 years of collective action, we look forward to the next 20. Watch this video for perspectives on the evolution of the RBA from some early players and board members: https://lnkd.in/e6mEYijr Thank you, John Gabriel, Tim Mohin, Clifford Bast, Eric Austermann, David Lear, Carolyn Duran, Joan Motsinger, NACD.DC, Joel Eurich, Kathleen Shaver, Sue Slaughter, and Siobhan Silva for sharing your insights! #SupplyChain #DueDiligence #Environment #ESG #Electronics #Labor #Minerals