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Universal Electronics Successfully Completes RBA VAP Audit
August 14, 2024 | BUSINESS WIREEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), the global leader in universal control solutions for the home, announced today that it successfully completed the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) audit at its facility in Vietnam (UVN). UEI’s score indicates that its UVN facility has met the RBA VAP audit criteria and demonstrates a high level of compliance with the RBA Code of Conduct.
UEI’s UVN facility commenced operations in June 2023. Many components of the facility’s operations were highlighted as part of the audit, including:
- Effective health and safety initiatives certified to the ISO-45001 standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems;
- Tracking, monitoring, and control of key environmental KPIs alongside an ISO-14001 certification for Environmental Management Systems; and
- Robust governance consistent with enterprise policies and significant leadership engagement and dedication to improvement.
“We are very proud of our UVN facility and the team that achieved this significant accomplishment. This audit affirms our dedication to operating ethically and responsibly across our global footprint,” said Paul Arling, Chairman and CEO of UEI. “We will review the feedback from the audit and continue to improve our policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that we uphold the highest standards of ethics and sustainability.”
The RBA is a nonprofit committed to advancing ethical business practices in the global supply chain. The organization facilitates collaboration among its members and stakeholders “to improve working and environmental conditions and business performance through leading standards and practices.” The RBA VAP program is a leading onsite ethical compliance verification program. Through the program, independent, third-party firms assess a company’s operations using the rigorous RBA Code of Conduct, which covers labor, health and safety, environment, ethics, and management systems.
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