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News items about the Agreements on international Responsible Business Conduct
News items about the Agreements on international Responsible Business Conduct
The RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector welcomes a new member: Fairphone. Fairphone is the global benchmark for great, long-lasting sustainable electronics, delivering high-quality devices crafted with ethical materials and responsible production in mind.
Signatory companies of the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector commit to carry out risk-based due diligence as prescribed in six steps by the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct.
During their strategy meeting on September 16th, the parties to the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy sector that were present defined their joint goals and ambitions within the Agreement towards 2030.
The RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector welcomes a new member: Trivium Packaging. Trivium Packaging provides industry-leading expertise in producing and supplying metal packaging for a variety of applications and industries.
In the Agreement, wind and solar energy companies, industry associations, trade unions, civil society organisations, knowledge institutions and the Dutch government work together with the aim of promoting international responsible business conduct (IRBC) in the renewable energy sector.
PowerField Netherlands B.V. has decided to terminate its participation in the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector, effective 1 July 2026. This decision follows internal changes affecting the resources available for participation in the Agreement.
An independent mid-term evaluation of the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector identifies progress since its launch in 2023, while also pointing to few key challenges for the coming years.
The North Sea Foundation has decided to end its participation in the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. While withdrawing from the Agreement, the organization continues to fully support its objectives and guiding principles and remains committed to promoting responsible business conduct within the renewable energy sector.
Natec Sunergy BV has decided to end its participation in the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. The company cites challenging market conditions and a lack of internal capacity to continue fulfilling the responsibilities expected of a full member of the Agreement.
The IRBC Agreement is happy to welcome its newest members: Alliander N.V., DeepOcean AS and Boskalis Wind Nederland B.V. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 65.