RBA

Responsible Business Alliance

What is R B A?
 RBA (Responsible Business Alliance) – is
the world’s largest industry coalition to
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in
Global Supply Chains

 Formerly the EICC (Electronic Industry

Citizenship Coalition)
What is R B A?
 A Non-profit companies committed to support the rights
and well-being of workers and communities worldwide
affected by the global supply chain.
 Committed and accountable to a common Code of
Conduct and utilizes RBA and Assessment tools to
support Continual Improvement in the Social,
Environment and ethical responsibility of their supply
chain.
Vision and Mission of RBA
 Vision: A global electronics industry that
creates sustainable values for workers, the
environment and business.
 Mission: Members, suppliers and
stakeholders collaborate to improve working
and environmental conditions through
leading and practices.
Scope of RBA
 A total Supply Chain Initiative, requiring its
Next-tier Suppliers to acknowledge and
implement the Code.
 In full compliance with the laws, rules and
regulations.
 Encourage to go beyond legal Compliance;
 Committed to obtain regular input from
stakeholders.
Objective of RBA
 Strengthen the rights in health and safety of
workers; first-tier suppliers, and
environment.

 Practice the RBA Code of Conduct,

RBA Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct establishes standards to
ensure that working conditions in electronic
industry and its supply chain are;
RBA Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct establishes standards to ensure that working
conditions in the industry, and its supply chains are;
Safe Workers are treated with
respect and dignity.

Business operations are environmentally

responsible and conducted ethically
RBA Code of Conduct
Five Sections stipulated in the Code of Conduct;

1. LABOR
RBA Code of Conduct
Five Sections stipulated in the Code of Conduct;
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Workplace well-being
RBA Code of Conduct
Five Sections stipulated in the Code of Conduct;
3. ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability
RBA Code of Conduct
Five Sections stipulated in the Code of Conduct;
4. ETHICS
Moral Philosophy
RBA Code of Conduct
Five Sections stipulated in the Code of Conduct;
5. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Set of Policies, Processes and Procedures in fulfillment of set objectives
RBA Code of Conduct [Details]
1. LABOR
Freely Chosen Employment
Young Workers
Working Hours
Wage and Benefits
Humane Treatment
Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment
Freedom of association
RBA Code of Conduct [Details]
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Occupational Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Occupational Injury and Illness
Industrial Hygiene
Physical Demanding work
Machine Safeguarding
Sanitation, Food, and Housing
Health and Safety Communication
RBA Code of Conduct [Details]
3. ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Permits and Reporting
Pollution Prevention and Resource Reduction
Hazardous Substances
Solid waste
Air Emissions
Materials Restrictions
Water Management
Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas emissions
RBA Code of Conduct [Details]
4. ETHICS
Business Integrity
No Improper Advantage
Disclosure of Information
Intellectual Property
Fair Business, Advertising and Competition
Protection of Identity and Non-Retaliation
Responsible Sourcing of Minerals
Privacy
RBA Code of Conduct [Details]
5. MANAGEMENT
Company Commitment
SYSTEMS
Management Accountability and Responsibility
Legal and Customer Requirements
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Improvement Objectives
Training
Communication
Worker Feedback, Participation and Grievance
Audits and Assessments
Corrective Action Process
Documentation and Records
Supplier Responsibility