The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) is specifically meant for the electronic industry and focuses on working conditions within the organization. This code of conduct also includes organizations that might not necessarily be a part of the electronic industry but are majorly dealing with electronic components in the operations.
RBA, earlier known as Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), is the world’s largest industry coalition that emphasizes on corporate social responsibility in international supply chains. This is an important initiative to ensure uniform guidelines to assess a company’s compliance with labour laws, environmental regulations and human rights in the region. Although the code is based on international standards, the companies need to conform to the local regulations in different countries and regions.
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RBA code of conduct primarily assesses the company over social concerns, but this is done on different stages. The process of getting certified includes not just inspection of practices, but also that of the technologies used. The code evaluates kind of machinery that is used in production units and the safety procedures in place for the workers. The organization’s operations are inspected in regards to the protection of workers’ rights that includes health and welfare, hygiene as well as rewards. The code looks at systems that the company has set up to ensure there are minimal to none hazards or accidents where workers can get harmed. Policies in place for compensation of workers in case of any accidents are also reviewed. The impact on the environment is also a key part of RBA code. This code calculates and keeps a tab of sustainable practices with a focus on pollution to carbon emissions and responsible use of energy resources and minerals in the supply chains
Getting certified with RBA code allows the companies to demonstrate its commitment to being a socially responsible entity. Other benefits include:
- Demonstrate dedication to community responsibility
- Enhance reputation in the eyes of customers & stakeholders
- Be a role model for sustainable improvement
- Improved safety
- Minimize the risk of accidents
- Reduce waste
- Employee engagement & work satisfaction
- Cultivate cultured of innovation in the organization
- Compliance to labour laws and human rights
The code of conduct applies to any company that is part of the electronic industry. The companies that use electronic technologies on large scale or that deal with electronic enterprises for conducting their business are also eligible for this certification. Not limited to just the core electronic industry became essential as many manufacturing sectors incorporate the use of electronics and electronic supply chains into their operations. The automotive industry, logistic facilities, fabrication, paint manufacturing and toy manufacturing are just some of the examples of industries that heavily depend on electronics.
RBA code of conduct has assessments on different levels and the companies are required to pay careful attention to details. Technocrat Consultants help the enterprise understand the guidelines specified in the RBA code of conducts and improve their operations to acquire this certification.