INTRODUCTION FOR UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS ALLIANCE (RBA VERSION 7.0)

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), Code of Conduct establishes standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry or industries in which electronics is a key component and its supply chains are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are environmentally responsible and conducted ethically.

Considered as part of the electronics industry for purposes of this Code are all organizations that may design, market, manufacture, or provide goods and services that are used to produce electronic goods. Compliance to RBA requirements benefits the company with stable and motivated workforce; and potential business opportunities with major Multi-National Corporations (MNC).

This programme will guide participants to understand the RBA components first then to conduct internal audits based on the RBA compliance requirements.

This module will cover on the latest RBA Version 7.0 (January 2021)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, participants should be able to;

• Understand the Governance and Operations of RBA
• Comprehend RBA framework and Code of Conduct
• Requirement for RBA audits and conformance
• Realize the important of RBA conformance and impact to business

DURATION

2 DAYS

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

• Online Virtual Learning via Zoom 
• Highly Interactive Session, with a bilateral approach to the subject matter allowing participants to share incidences at respective work locations.
• Mind Mapping and Recap Sessions
• Case Studies on various reported Cases
• Ice Breaking / Monotony Breaking Sessions – Purpose of rejuvenating the mind
• Group Activity and Presentation

COURSE CONTENT

• The formation of Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
• The Framework of RBA Code of Conduct
• Compliance Framework
  • Legal
  • Standards
  • Best Practices
• To Manage Assets
  • People (Internal & External)
  • Property (Tangible & Intangible)

• The RBA Code of Conduct is made up of five components as listed out below:-
  • Labour
    • Freely chosen Employment
    • Young workers
    • Working hours
    • Wages and benefits
    • Humane treatment
    • Non-discrimination
    • Freedom of association
  • Ethics
    • Business integrity
    • No improper advantage
    • Disclosure of information
    • Intellectual property
    • Fair business, advertising and competition
    • Protection of identity and non-retaliation
    • Responsible sourcing of minerals
    • Privacy
  • Health and Safety
    • Occupational safety
    • Emergency preparedness
    • Occupational injury and illness
    • Industrial hygiene
    • Physically demanding work
    • Machine safeguarding
    • Sanitation, food and housing
    • Health and safety communication
  • Environmental
    • Environmental permits and reporting
    • Pollution prevention and resource reduction
    • Hazardous substances
    • Solid waste
    • Air emissions
    • Materials restrictions
    • Water management
    • Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
  • Management system
    • Company commitment
    • Management accountability and responsibility
    • Legal and customer requirements
    • Risk assessment and risk management
    • Improvement objectives
    • Training
    • Communication
    • Worker feedback, participation and grievance
    • Audits and assessments
    • Corrective action process
    • Documentation and records
    • Supplier responsibility
    • Consequence Management

• Risk and internal audit overview of RBA elements (Overview)
• • Definition of risk from RBA perspective
  • Types of risk in an organization in view of RBA elements
  • Functions of management: planning, organizing, implementing and controlling
  • Internal audit as a function of corporate governance to support RBA
  • Scope and building blocks

• RBA audits requirements (Overview)
  • Validated Audit Process (VAP)
  • VAP Classifications
  • Attribute standards
  • Performance standards
  • Risk Based Auditing Standards (ISO 9001:2015; ISO 31000)
  • Correct Action Plan (CAP) Management

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