Registration is now open for the #ResponsibleBusiness2026 annual conference, from November 17-19, in San Jose, CA. Join us for high-level speakers, plenary & breakout sessions on labor, environmental, & mineral issues critical to global supply chains. rbaconference.org

@RBAllianceOrg's new and improved onsite assessments offer increased efficiency, lower costs & reduced cycle times for most entities. Complimentary Corrective Action Plans are included with all onsite assessments going forward. 🔹 bit.ly/4zNa97B

Join Suzanne Gates of Kyndryl at #ResponsibleBusiness2026 for a discussion on scaling industry action to divert waste in supply chains and drive truly circular systems. Plus, get a preview of the new RBA Zero Waste Program. Learn more and register: rbaconference.org

How can site-level action drive systemic change across supply chains? Join Bonny Ling of Work Better Innovations for “From Site-Level Action to Policy Reform: Bridging Micro and Systemic Solutions” at #ResponsibleBusiness2026. Learn more: rbaconference.org

Alongside the UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum 2026, Asia-Pacific, the RBA & its Responsible Labor Initiative engaged governments, UN agencies, businesses, & civil society in a series of discussions on global policies related to HRDD, responsible recruitment, & more.

The RBA's Responsible Environment Initiative (REI) participated in #ClimateWeekNYC, highlighting the REI’s work on decarbonization, energy efficiency, water, chemicals, & circularity. The REI also spoke at two events on building resilient, intelligent, & circular supply chains.

On September 23, RBA members, their suppliers, & non-member companies convened in Guadalajara, Mexico for an in-person Outreach Meeting. Topics of discussion included Mexico labor law reform & legal landscape, circularity & water stewardship, conflict minerals compliance, & more.

Join us for the #𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, which will take place 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳-𝟭𝟵 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮. ➡️View discussion topics, details, and more at rbaconference.org

Dr. Lucas Joppa — a computational scientist & technology investor whose career spans frontier AI research, large-scale digital infrastructure, & enterprise software development — will keynote the Environmental Summit on Day 2 of #ResponsibleBusiness2026 ➡️ rbaconference.org

The RBA is pleased to announce Ban Ki-moon — the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations and one of the leading global voices on climate action, global cooperation & sustainable development — as keynote speaker at this year's annual conference. ➡️ rbaconference.org

Last week, the RBA & RLI hosted two events in Penang with focus on forced labor due diligence: a live exercise that pushed participants past "do we have the policy" to deeper questions driving forced labor due diligence, & a workshop working through the regulatory landscape.

Thank you to everyone who joined the RBA Outreach Meeting in Penang, Malaysia on September 8. Insightful conversations focused on the evolving regulatory environment, effective due diligence practices, Malaysia's proposed climate legislation, human rights due diligence, & more.

Join us for the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in-person outreach meeting taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico on September 23. This event is geared toward members, suppliers and non-member companies. ➡️View the full agenda and register here: rba.swoogo.com/RBAOMGD26

Join us for the Responsible Business 2026 annual conference, Nov 17-19 in San Jose, CA. Discussion topics include: From Factory Floor to Policy Reform, Truly Circular Systems Result in Zero Waste, Strategies for Mitigating Risk in the Upstream, & more! 🔹 rbaconference.org

In 2025, the @RBAllianceOrg strengthened its position as a leading industry coalition advancing responsible business conduct across global supply chains. 🔹Learn more in the RBA's 2025 Annual Report: bit.ly/4ifBz0b

Join the RBA for an in-person RBA Outreach Meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico on September 23. Discussion topics include: Mexico Labor Law Reform & Legal Landscape, Circular Economy, Conflict Minerals Compliance & more. 🔹Learn more and register here: rba.swoogo.com/RBAOMGD26

The RBA’s Responsible Labor Initiative (RLI) participated in the IHRB Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment, in the panel on "From Commitment to Practice: Tools, Pilots, & Accountabilities in Responsible Recruitment." The RLI discussed its Responsible Recruitment Program 2.0.

RBA & member company representatives met with officials from the republic of Korea's Ministry of Employment Labor (MOEL) to discuss Korea's Employment Permit System (EPS). Dialogue focused on EPS implementation in practice, including recruitment procedures, cost allocation, etc.

The RBA’s Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) recently launched its new Interoperability Framework, providing a structured approach for standards and assurance schemes to operate within a more coherent and connected assurance ecosystem. 🔹Learn more: ow.ly/CG6z50ZmasW

Join us for an in-person RBA Outreach Meeting in Penang, Malaysia on September 8. This meeting is geared toward members of the RBA and its initiatives, suppliers and non-member companies. ➡️ Register here: rba.swoogo.com/RBAOMP26 #SupplyChain #DueDiligence #Penang #Malaysia