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We are very pleased to announce the membership of Oxfam Novib to the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. In the Agreement, solar and wind energy companies, trade unions, NGOs and the Dutch government work together with the aim of promoting international responsible business conduct (IRBC) in the renewable energy sector.

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.

A delegation representing the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector conducted a field visit to Peru as part of the Peru Copper Project — an impact project focused on the integration of artisanal and small-scale copper mining (ASCM) into global responsible supply chains. The visit was facilitated by the project partner Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM).

The International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector welcomes two new members: Hellenic Cables S.A. and DEME, through DEME Offshore Holding NV. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 59.

GE Vernova Offshore Wind has terminated its membership in the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector in the Netherlands.
We thank the company for their contribution to a sustainable renewable energy sector in the past 2 years within the Agreement.

The International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector is very pleased to announce two new members: EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH and Maersk Offshore Wind A/S. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 58.

The IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector recently concluded a successful two-day due diligence training, organised by Agreement parties Holland Solar and CNV Internationaal, with the support of the independent Secretariat. The event brought together 20 representatives from participating companies, equipping them with practical expertise to implement due diligence processes effectively.

The International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector welcomes NKT A/S, Eolus Vind AB and Cadeler A/S as parties to the agreement. This brings the total number of companies, organisations and governments involved to 56.

Parties to the International RBC Agreement for the Metal Sector have concluded five years of cooperation. The Agreement has increased companies' awareness of due diligence, risks in the value chain and sustainability legislation and regulations. Not all objectives have been achieved, but the results provide an important basis for further cooperation.

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.