IPC Launches ESG for Electronics Initiative to Provide Guidance to Industry

IPC President and CEO John Mitchell details a new ESG for Electronics Initiative to develop guidance for electronics manufacturers on an industry-specific approach to ESG (environmental, social and governance) practices and reporting and to develop aspirational goals that the industry is working together to achieve.

U.S. Electronics Industry May See Increased Workplace Inspections as Part of COVID-19 National Emphasis Program

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (NEP) to significantly reduce or eliminate worker exposures to SARS-CoV-2 by targeting industries and worksites where employees may have a high frequency of close contact exposures.

IPC and Other Industry Associations Praise the Direction of U.S. EPA’s Proposed TSCA Fees Rule

IPC and two other electronics associations are praising the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed  "Fees Rule" under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which could have financial impacts on IPC members.

Electronics Industry Engages on Minerals Sourcing

Minerals sourcing information; U.S. and European conflict minerals legislation

IPC Request for Information on Five Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic Chemicals

IPC requests information from industry on the manufacturing (including import), processing, or distribution of these five PBTs or articles containing these PBTs in the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

U.S. EPA Announces Request for Public Input on PIP (3:1) Final Risk Management Rule

As of March 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a request for additional public input on the PIP (3:1) final risk management rule and four other final risk management rules for other persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals.

European Parliament Paves Way for Due Diligence Requirements

On March 10, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution with recommendations on the future of due diligence legislation in Europe.

IPC Launches New Thought Leaders Program to Enhance Awareness and Insights on Electronics Industry Trends

IPC today unveiled a new Thought Leaders Program in which industry experts will assist IPC on key industry issues and offer valuable insights to IPC members and key external stakeholders.

IPC Launches New ESG for Electronics Initiative to Provide Guidance to Industry on ESG Practices and Reporting

IPC today unveiled a new ESG for Electronics Initiative to develop guidance for electronics manufacturers on an industry-specific approach to ESG (environmental, social and governance) practices and reporting and to develop aspirational goals that the industry is working together to achieve.  

IPC Presents Wide-Ranging Policy Priorities to Biden Administration, Notes Synergies Between “Build Electronics Better” and “Build Back Better”

In a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, IPC applauds the Biden administration’s early directions on manufacturing policy and maps a detailed policy agenda to drive growth and resilience in electronics manufacturing.