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Shaping Policy and Amplifying Sustainability Goals
The Global Electronics Association’s advocacy team ensures industry input informs policymakers and each other. Sustainability policy priorities include chemical and product policies and environmental and social sustainability policies.
Policy & Industry Engagement
Recent Activities
Explore recent statements, industry positions, policy updates and resources advancing a more sustainable electronics industry.
Latest Statement
Joint statement for the repeal of the SCIP database – Environmental Omnibus
Policy Position
Steps towards a Circular Economy Act for a Resilient Electronics Ecosystem (2026)
Article
The EU Circular Economy Act Could Supercharge Circular Electronics If It's Built for Scale
Coalition Letter
AAI PFAS Reporting Coalition Letter
Policy Principles
Principles of Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Risk Management
Coalition Letter
Principles of TSCA Risk Management AAI Letter
Position Paper
SVHC Frequency Position
Article
A Balanced Approach Needed to Regulate PFAS in Electronics
Industry Resource
Enabling Circular Economy Practices: Repair and Recycling of PBAs
Policy Position
Steps towards a Circular Economy Act for a Resilient Electronics Ecosystem (2025)
Statement
Global Electronics Association Statement: JURI Omnibus Position on Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence
Policy Update
Electronics Industry Urges Congress to Modernize TSCA Framework
Industry Update
CEN and CENELEC Host Workshops Starting in January on Digital Product Passports for PCBs
Coalition Letter
AAI Coalition Letter Urges One Federal Standard on Worker Chemical Safety
Article
PFAS Debate Sparks National Security Concerns
Position Paper
Global Electronics Association Submits Updated Position on ECHA PFAS Restrictions
Webinar
Circularity Policies for Electronics – Where are we now?
Article
Practical Steps Toward a Fit-for-Purpose Sustainability Reporting Framework for Electronics
Policy Update
Omnibus Package on Sustainability - What Should the Electronics Industry Expect
Webinar
The New Ecodesign Regulation and Digital Product Passports: What the Electronics Industry Needs to Know
Article
Historic First for Sustainability Reporting in Europe and Beyond
Statement
Global Electronics Association Supports Swift EU Action on Omnibus Package
Article
Better Sustainability Policies for Electronics
Statement
Global Electronics Association Supports Industry Call on Substances of Concern
Coalition Statement
Associations Urge European Parliament to Fast-track Adoption of Longer Transition Periods for CSRD and CS3D
Webinar
Navigating Plastics Use and Management in the Electronics Value Chain
Webinar