Brother’s manufacturing facility for printers and all-in-ones in China becomes the first in the Brother Group to receive platinum certification from the RBA.
Brother Industries, Ltd. announced that its manufacturing subsidiary BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD., which produces printers and all-in-ones, has been audited by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), a global organisation that promotes corporate social responsibility, and received Platinum certification, the highest rating.
This is the second facility in the Brother Group to obtain RBA certification, and the first to obtain Platinum certification.
BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD. was recognised for the categories of labour, safety, environment, ethics, supply chain management, and appropriate management of these management systems, and obtained the highest score of 200, receiving the first Platinum certification for the Brother Group.
The RBA is a global organisation whose member companies are committed to fulfilling their social responsibilities through the establishment of sustainable supply chains. Its Code of Conduct sets out standards to ensure that working conditions are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are conducted environmentally responsibly and ethically. The organisation requests its members to pursue compliance with the respective standards through their management systems. The RBA audit is a system in which a third-party auditing organization evaluates whether humane and sound management is being carried out correctly in accordance with its Code of Conduct. Evaluations are conducted through on-site audit by a third party, and Silver (160 points or more), Gold (180 points or more), or Platinum (200 points) certification is issued depending on the score.
BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD. is the second company in the Brother Group to receive this certification, following BROTHER INDUSTRIES (VIETNAM), which received Gold certification last year.
The Brother Group said it will continue to contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society throughout its global supply chain by respecting the human rights of workers and ensuring a safe and secure working environment through its commitment to the RBA Code of Conduct and the expansion of CSR procurement.
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