Three new members International RBC Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector

In the IRBC 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. This is done by jointly identifying human rights, environmental and biodiversity risks in the value chain and taking action to address them, for example through collective projects.

Alliander N.V.

Charlotte Sanders, COO Networks: "As a distribution system operator, Alliander plays a key role in enabling the energy transition. That responsibility calls for speed, but also for care across the value chain. By joining the IRBC agreement, Alliander strengthens its due diligence and works with partners to address shared challenges. Together we can contribute to an energy transition that is sustainable and fair for the people throughout the value chain."

DeepOcean AS

DeepOcean is a technology-driven, independent solution provider in the ocean space. It offers companies within oil and gas, offshore renewables, deep sea minerals, and other non-energy niches a full range of services – from surveys, engineering, project management, and installation to maintenance and recycling. "We are very encouraged by the opportunity to join the IRBC agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. This group of leading companies and institutions brings together a powerful multi-stakeholder collaboration to address challenges beyond the scope of any single company. Our mission is to support the energy transition and the sustainable use of ocean resources. As such, we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the dialogue on strengthening an ethical and reliable supply chain,” says Nadia Aarab, Group Sustainability Manager at DeepOcean.

Boskalis Wind Nederland B.V.

Boskalis Wind Nederland B.V is part of Royal Boskalis, a leading global marine contractor and services provider for the offshore energy and renewables sectors. With its broad range of activities ranging from marine survey, UXO detection and clearance, seabed preparation and the transportation and installation of turbine foundations as well as inter-array and export cables, Boskalis supports the offshore wind industry with tailored solutions.
Marielle Scalé-Goettsch, Director Sustainability and SHEQ at Boskalis: “As Boskalis, we aim to advance the energy transition by creating infrastructure that helps deliver renewable, reliable, and affordable energy. Over the past decade and more, we have worked on approximately 175 offshore wind projects globally. With our vast experience in offshore wind, we are committed to contributing to and promoting a sustainable supply chain together with our fellow IRBC Agreement members.”