Global Electronics Association Statement: JURI Omnibus Position on Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence

by Diana Radovan, Director, Sustainability Policy, Global Electronics Association

Key Summary

• The Global Electronics Association welcomes JURI’s adoption of the omnibus package position on sustainability reporting and due diligence.
• The position moves in a positive direction for electronics, especially the voluntary approach to sector specific standards and removal of EU civil liability.
• Timely adoption enables trialogue negotiations to begin at the end of October, supporting regulatory certainty and investment stability.
• The Association will continue advocating for simplified, effective rules that deliver real environmental and social impact rather than box ticking.

The Global Electronics Association welcomes the timely adoption (13 October) of the position on the omnibus package for sustainability reporting and due diligence by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Commitee (JURI). Overall, we think that this position is going in the right direction for electronics. We welcome the voluntary approach to sector-specific standards and the removal of EU civil liability. 

The timely adoption allows trialogue negotiations to start as planned, at the end of October. Regulatory certainty -- including a timely implementation of omnibus requirements by Member States -- is needed to ensure business continuity and investment certainty. 

The Global Electronics Association will continue to advocate for a simplification that is effective and useful for businesses and for achieving environmental and social objectives that aren’t just a box-ticking exercise but have a real impact. 

For more information, contact me at DianaRadovan@electronics.org.