Dutch Banking Sector Agreement

A coalition of banks, the Dutch Banking Association (NVB), trade unions, civil society organisations (CSOs), and the Dutch Government concluded an agreement which was operative from the end of 2016 until the end of 2019. They aimed to work towards a situation in which human rights are respected. The Agreement ended in December 2019.

About this agreement

Banks that adhere to the Agreement investigate the human rights impact of corporate lending and project finance.

Dutch Banking Sector Agreement signed by banks NGOs, trade unions and government. IRBC agreement.

Participants

A large number of Dutch banks and other organisations have signed the agreement. By acting together, they can have a greater impact on the current situation. See here who they are.

Dutch Banking Sector Agreement finishes with monitoring report and closing statement

The agreement finishes with a report of the independent Monitoring Committee and a closing statement of the Steering Group.

Dutch Banking Sector Agreement finishes with monitoring report and closing statement

In December 2019, the Dutch Banking Sector Agreement on international responsible business conduct regarding human rights came officially to an end. The agreement finishes with a report of the independent Monitoring Committee and a closing statement of the Steering Group.

State of play of the Dutch Banking Sector Agreement

In December 2019 the Dutch Banking Sector Agreement on international responsible business conduct regarding human (DBA) rights ended after three years of hard work. Although the DBA is officially at the end of its term, a final monitoring report and an accompanying steering group statement is expected in Q2 2020.

Second annual report Dutch Banking Sector Agreement

The coalition that concluded the Dutch Banking Sector Agreement on International Responsible Business Conduct Regarding Human Rights (DBA) has published its second annual report. The report consists of a general part describing the developments within the DBA, a report of the independent Monitoring Committee and a response to this report from the Steering Committee and some individual parties.