International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector

A broad coalition of solar and wind energy companies, industry associations, the Dutch government, knowledge institutions, NGOs and trade unions jointly committed themselves to making international value chains more sustainable. The Agreement aims to jointly tackle and prevent risks of human rights violations and environmental damage through cooperation.

About the Agreement

Through the Agreement participating organisations join forces to identify, address and prevent human rights violations and environmental damage in renewable energy value chains.

Projects

The power of the Agreement lies in strengthening insight and focus by participants working together. This happens, among other things, within projects that map specific risks and tackle abuses.

Our participants talking

A broad coalition of solar and wind energy companies, industry associations, the Dutch government, knowledge institutions, NGOs and trade unions committed themselves to the Agreement. Our participant talk about on the importance of the Agreement and the benefits of mutual cooperation.

Join us

Is your company involved in the production, manufacturing, trading, installation or distribution of wind or solar energy? Would you like to better understand and improve the impact of your business activities on people, the environment and biodiversity in your value chain? Joining our agreement will help you!

News

17 July 2025

Second yearly progress report International RBC Agreement Renewable Energy Sector: Powering change together

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.

10 July 2025

Delegation of the International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector visits Peru to strengthen responsible copper supply chains

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).

17 June 2025

New members Hellenic Cables S.A. and DEME join the IRBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector

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.

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