RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE (RBA)
Course Introduction
In today’s global economy, Social Responsibility and Sustainability are critical for long-term success. The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) provides internationally recognized standards for labor, human rights, health & safety, environment, and ethics across the supply chain. This training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to implement and comply with RBA requirements, ensuring improved workplace conditions and sustainable practices.
Objectives
- Understand the purpose of Social Responsibility and RBA requirements
- Apply RBA requirements within their organization
- Identify supplier responsibilities for compliance
- Explain how Social Compliance and Accountability requirements fit into business operations
- Recognize key concepts of Social Compliance requirements
Who Should Attend
- Top Management & Management Representatives
- HR, Admin, HSE, QA & QC, and Supply Chain Personnel
- Purchasing, Production & Operations Staff
- Business Owners seeking to understand Social Compliance risks
- Professionals interested in Social Compliance requirements
Lessons Module
Day 1
- Introduction: Risk-Based Approach (RBA) & Version 8.0 Updates
- Module 1 – Labor
- Forced labor prohibition
- Young workers
- Working hours
- Wages & benefits
- Non-discrimination & humane treatment
- Freedom of association & collective bargaining
- Module 2 – Health & Safety
- Occupational health & safety
- Emergency preparedness
- Occupational injury & illness
- Industrial hygiene
- Physically demanding work
- Machine safeguarding
- Sanitation, food & housing
- Health & safety communication
Day 2
- Recap of Day 1
- Module 3 – Environmental
- Permits & reporting
- Pollution prevention & resource conservation
- Hazardous substances & solid waste
- Air emissions & water management
- Materials restrictions
- Energy use & greenhouse gas emissions
- Module 4 – Ethics
- Business integrity & no improper advantage
- Disclosure of information & intellectual property
- Fair business, competition & advertising
- Protection of identity & non-retaliation
- Responsible sourcing of minerals
- Privacy
- Module 5 – Supply Chain Management
- Requirements of supply chain systems
- Developing effective management systems
- Integrating RBA into existing processes
- Conclusion & Q&A
Benefits
- Gain clear understanding of RBA Version 8.0 requirements
- Improve compliance in labor, ethics, safety, and environmental standards
- Strengthen supply chain transparency & accountability
- Enhance sustainability and reduce risks in operations
- Build reputation as a socially responsible and ethical organization
- 2 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Lectures & presentations
- Case studies & real examples
- Group discussions & exercises
- Quizzes & feedback session