Join the industry coalition dedicated to responsible business conduct in global supply chains.

View this flyer and the below information, complete and submit the application form, and contact us with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

RBA staff frequently have web meetings with prospective members to cover background on RBA and tools demos and are happy to do so at a time that works best for you. Please contact us to set up a call to answer any questions you have or call us directly at +1 571.858.5720.

Membership Eligibility

RBA membership is open to companies that manufacture or contract the manufacture of a product in which electronics is a function of the product, or supply materials used in those goods.

In recent years, as evidenced by our member list, the RBA has seen its membership expand beyond traditional electronics companies – into automotive and toy industries, for example – due to the prevalence of electronics in so many products. 

There are four membership categories and corresponding criteria as outlined below. 

Benefits of Membership

• Learn from leaders: Participate in a vibrant community of practice of leading companies from throughout the supply chain for learning and collaboration opportunities with your customers and suppliers. Members can also take advantage of in-person and online training and learning opportunities covering dozens of key topics in supply chain sustainability.
• Access tools: RBA tools are designed to help your company align with the industry-wide code of conduct and enhance your supply chain sustainability performance. Key tools you have access to as a member company include our e-learning academy with over 60 training modules, our online sustainability data management and sharing system RBA-Online, our Validated Assessment Program, our annual Responsible Business conference and global outreach events.
• Improve efficiency: Access shared social compliance assessments from companies and their suppliers throughout the supply chain and provide your company with information it needs for continuous improvement in supply chain sustainability, while also lowering costs and increasing efficiency in sustainability programs.
• Get out in front: The best way for your company to be out in front on emerging issues is with the programs and tools of the RBA. 

You can review our standards, assessment tools and learning and capability building programs on our website.

Membership Criteria

Membership Categories	Criteria
Supporter	Support the overall mission/vision of the RBA as part of the membership application
Affiliate	Senior executive signed commitment to RBA Code of Conduct Public commitment to the Code of Conduct on company website Submission of corporate Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) Plus "Supporter member" criteria
Regular Member	Complete risk profile and audit plan Meet sharing criteria Accept VAP audits from other members Close all Disqualifying priority findings Plus "Affiliate member" criteria
Full Member	Verify all criteria Publish corporate responsibility data Plus "Regular Member" criteria

Commitment to Standards 

The purpose of RBA member categories is to help drive impact via the RBA Code of Conduct and leveraging tools including risk assessments, self-assessment questionnaires, the Validated Assessment Program (VAP), and corrective actions where necessary.

The RBA Code of Conduct also outlines management systems to help members establish the systems and structures that can help improve workers’ rights and the wellbeing of their communities. The RBA provides a range of tools and resources to help members establish and maintain these systems and structures.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Supply chain sustainability doesn’t happen overnight and companies will always face new or chronic challenges to protect the rights and well-being of workers and communities in their supply chains. As a leading industry coalition driving supply chain sustainability, the RBA sets standards, encourages members to adhere to them, and provides a range of measures to drive continuous improvement in members’ supply chain sustainability and achieve the RBA mission and vision.

RBA members can demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through performance in assessments, use of RBA training tools and resources, and participation in RBA activities, including project-specific working groups and taskforces and RBA events.

See detailed member compliance criteria here.

Membership Dues

For 2025, RBA members will pay annual membership dues of $25,000 - $55,000 USD, depending on their company's revenue, as outlined below. New members also pay a one-time application fee of $5,000.

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