International RBC Agreement for the Metals Sector

Stakeholders in the metals sector are joining forces to advocate for international responsible business conduct (international RBC). The aim is to promote international responsible business conduct and to combat human rights and environmental standards violations in the metals sector.

Why this agreement?

The metals sector is known to be at increased risk of violations of human rights, fundamental labour rights, environmental and biodiversity standards and adverse impacts on local communities. With this agreement, participants are committed to identifying, preventing and mitigating (potential) adverse impacts.

Metals Agreement

Watch a video about the Metals Agreement and learn how we can assist your company to implement international RBC.

Stories of Change

How do participants in the Agreement contribute to positive change? And what does participation get them? Various companies and organisations share their story.

Join us!

Does your company work with metals and do you want to gain a better understanding of how your activities can affect people and the environment in supply chains? Then joining this agreement could be something for you. Contact us for more information.

Final evaluation: Metals Agreement has potential for follow-up

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.