Associations Urge European Parliament to Fast-track Adoption of Longer Transition Periods for CSRD and CS3D

Apr 01, 2025

Key Summary

• IPC supports an industry coalition urging the European Parliament to adopt “Stop-the-clock”
• Proposal delays key requirements under CSRD and CS3D to provide legal certainty
• Electronics manufacturers face significant reporting and due diligence complexity
• Postponement would give companies more time to prepare for compliance
• The vote on April 1 is critical for ensuring practical implementation timelines
• Additional details are available through IPC’s joint industry statement

IPC stands with an industry coalition calling on the European Parliament to adopt the "Stop-the-clock" proposal included in the Omnibus sustainability package at its meeting on April 1. 

Stop-the-clock is a proposal from the European Commission to postpone the entry into application of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and of specific provisions of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The proposed postponement measures must be adopted urgently to give the electronics industry much-needed legal certainty. 

Learn more in our joint industry statement and contact DianaRadovan@ipc.org for further information on the omnibus package. 

 

Q:
What is the “Stop-the-clock” proposal?
A:

It is a European Commission recommendation to postpone the implementation deadlines for parts of the CSRD and the full CS3D requirements. The goal is to give companies more time to adapt to the extensive reporting and due diligence obligations.
 

Q:
Why is IPC supporting this postponement?
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Electronics manufacturers face complex global supply chains and need more time to build systems, gather data, and ensure compliance. IPC and partner associations believe the delay would provide essential legal certainty for industry.
 

Q:
Which EU directives are affected?
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The proposal specifically targets the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), both of which impose significant sustainability and human-rights-related reporting rules.
 

Q:
Why is the April 1 vote important?
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The European Parliament must approve the postponement for it to take effect. A timely decision is needed so companies can plan their compliance programs without facing shifting or unrealistic deadlines.
 

Q:
Where can companies find more information?
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IPC has released a joint industry statement outlining the impact of the proposal. Companies can also contact DianaRadovan@ipc.org