Jakarta, Indonesia – 03 June 2025,The Foundation for International Human Rights Reporting Standards (FIHRRST), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), conducted a four-day training program from 7–10 May 2025 in Batam and two-day from 16-17 May in Cikarang to promote responsible business conduct (RBC) across Indonesia’s electronics manufacturing sector.

The training was part of the ILO’s “Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Supply Chain” (RISSC) Project, funded by the Government of Japan, and aligned with Indonesia’s National Strategy on Business and Human Rights (2023–2025). The training program equipped companies with practical tools to implement Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and improve working conditions across their supply chains.

The training began with a session at PT. Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam on 7–8 May, followed by another session for members of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) and the Indonesian Human Resource Practitioners Association (IPSM) on 9–10 May at Hotel Santika Batam. Subsequently, a third training was held in Cikarang on 16–17 May at MM 2100 Industrial Town. Most participants across all sessions came from diverse backgrounds, including supplier companies, HR departments, industry associations, sustainability management, and labor unions.

Mr. Tauvik Muhammad, ILO Program Coordinator for the RISSC Project, highlighted the program’s practical focus on equipping companies with the ability to drive real improvements in workplace practices. “We are committed to helping businesses in Indonesia understand and implement international standards on human rights and labor practices. More importantly, this training helped turn policy into real change on the factory floor.”

The program introduced participants to a new RBC Guidance Toolkit, created by FIHRRST and the ILO, tailored for the electronics sector. The toolkit is structured around five HRDD steps: developing policies, identifying and assessing risks, integrating solutions, tracking performance, and communicating actions. Trainers from FIHRRST and ILO led interactive sessions through group work, micro-teaching, and adult education techniques. Participants examined real-world case studies and developed action plans to apply RBC principles within their own organizations.

At PT Panasonic Industrial Devices Batam, General Manager Adityo Asmoro Putro emphasized the company’s commitment to ethical practices. “For Panasonic, responsible business is not a trend, it is a value we live by. We are proud to support our suppliers in strengthening their human rights and labor practices,” he said.

Post-training surveys showed a strong increase in awareness of responsible business principles, with most of the attendees expressing their readiness to apply the RBC toolkit in their operations. Many noted that the training provided a clear roadmap for addressing workplace risks and improving employee well-being.

The training marked a crucial step in activating Indonesia’s business and human rights strategy. By building knowledge at the company level and strengthening supplier practices, the training helped ensure that Indonesia’s growing electronics sector is not only productive, but also fair, transparent, and rights-respecting. As global supply chains increasingly demand higher standards, Indonesia is positioning itself as a regional leader in responsible business conduct.