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FME intensifies cooperation with IRBC Agreement for the Metals Sector

Agreement for the Metals Sector | 04-06-2024

FME, the business association for the technology industry, has been involved as a supporting organisation of the Metals Agreement since its launch in 2019. To further strengthen the ties with the Agreement, the organisation is joining the Metals Agreement as a party.

Partner session on OECD Forum about multi-stakeholder partnerships for just transition

Renewable Energy | 24-05-2024

From 21 to 24 May 2024 the 17th edition of the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains took place. Participants from the IRBC Agreements for the Renewable Energy Sector and the Metals Sector, together with the German Sector Dialogue, organised a partner session on the value of multi-stakeholder collaboration for a just transition.

Mitsubishi Corporation new member IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable Energy | 12-05-2024

The International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector is expanding with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) as party to the agreement. Mitsubishi Corporation acquired Eneco group, one of the founding members of the agreement, in 2020, and was eager to join the agreement themselves. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 52.

Four new members IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable Energy | 07-03-2024

The International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector is expanding with Powerfield Netherlands B.V., OW Netherlands Holding B.V., Twentsche Kabelfabriek and Havfram as parties to the agreement. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 51.

Seaway7, Jan De Nul Group and ZonUnie new members IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable Energy | 06-02-2024

The IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector is expanding with Seaway7, Jan De Nul Group and Zonunie as parties to the agreement. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 47.

New tool helps companies to map risks in value chain

Agreement for the Metals Sector | 23-01-2024

Parties to the International RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector have developed a new tool: the Due Diligence Risk Matrix. The Matrix gives an overview of the risks for 39 main raw materials within the metals sector.

IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector is expanding with four new companies

Renewable Energy | 09-01-2024

The IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector is expanding with four new companies from the solar and wind sector. With the signing of Sif Netherlands B.V., Solarwatt BV, Equinor Renewables BV and KiesZon, the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved is now 44.

Important results achieved in five years of cooperation in the Agreement for the Food Products Sector

Agreement for the Food Products Sector | 14-11-2023

The IRBC Agreement for the Food Products Sector has increased awareness of international responsible business conduct (IRBC) in the sector. This is evident from the final evaluation of the agreement that expired on June 30, 2023.

Agreement ends with final report

Floricultural | 23-09-2022

On 22 September, 2022, the signatories and other stakeholders to the IRBC agreement for the Floricultural Sector reflected on three years of collaboration. The activities, recommendations and perspectives on a sustainable development of the sector are summarized in a final report.

New framework shows clothing companies the way to responsible purchasing

Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile | 17-08-2022

For over a year, representatives of the former Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile have worked hard with the Ethical Trading Initiative, Fair Wear Foundation and the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles to define responsible purchasing practices. This has led to a Common Purchasing Practices Framework. Purchasing practices are an important factor for positive impact at production sites.