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.  

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.

IPC alerted members about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final risk management rules to reduce exposure to five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs).

IPC is engaging with leaders of the electronics industry as well as expert ESG consultants to develop and continue to revise a guideline document for an industry specific approach to ESG practices and reporting. We have labeled this effort “ESG for Electronics” as every industry faces unique challenges, and we want to clearly address those challenges specific to the electronics industry.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final risk management rules to reduce exposure to persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs) went into effect on February 5, 2021.

IPC commends U.S. President Biden for ordering a review of industrial supply chains critical to U.S. economic growth, innovation, and security.         

The European Commission on February 18 released its new Trade Policy Review, outlining policy directions for an EU that is open to trade and investment, focused on climate and labor rights, assertive against unfair practices, and determined to remain globally competitive.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized five rules for persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals to reduce risks and exposures to the extent practicable. The final risk management rules became effective on February 5.

IPC and iNEMI are calling on industry experts to participate in the development of a roadmap for sustainable electronics, provide insights in a technology integration group, and advance research projects that address recognized technology gaps.

IPC believes that the private sector is best suited to identify the occupational skills that workers need to succeed, which is why IPC works with industry to develop and provide industry training and credentialing programs.