Environmental and sustainability issues are becoming increasingly important for EUnited members. This is driven by EU legislation, which sets ambitious goals for climate neutrality and circularity, and by customer expectations, as end-users demand greener and more durable products. For manufacturers, this means adapting to new compliance requirements while innovating to stay competitive.

To address these challenges, EUnited works through two dedicated committees: the Environmental Committee and the Sustainability Committee.

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee monitors and responds to key EU regulatory files impacting machinery and equipment compliance. Current priorities include:

• EU Chemicals Regulation (REACH) revision and PFAS phase-out
• Updates to Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and rollout of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
• Progress on Waste Framework and Battery Regulations
• New supply-chain traceability duties under the Deforestation Regulation

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee addresses broader EU initiatives shaping sustainable business practices and reporting. Focus areas include:

• Implementation of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
• Ecodesign and Right to Repair measures for more durable products
• Opportunities under the Clean Industrial Deal for low-carbon innovation and funding

EUnited also actively participates in the European Commission’s Ecodesign Forum, ensuring that the voice of our sectors is heard in shaping future relevant requirements.