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92 PCB007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2025 • Determining a threshold for material- ity and assessing impacts to be above or below the threshold e outcome of this process is a scored list of sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities. Safer Chemical Alternatives Training Guide Recognizing the need for practical knowledge and resource sharing on safer alternatives, IPC has partnered with the Clean Electronics Pro- duction Network (CEPN) to develop a Safer Chemical Alternative Training Guide for inter- ested stakeholders throughout the electronics manufacturing supply chain. It provides prac- tical information for businesses in the elec- tronics sector seeking to use safer alternatives in their products and processes and is intended for use by a wide range of individuals charged with making chemical selection decisions. Scope 3 GHG Report and Webinar In 2024, IPC evaluated the Scope 3 green- house gas (GHG) emissions landscape includ- ing the current state of Scope 3 reporting by organizations in the electronics sector. Lever- aging data reported to CDP, IPC has reviewed the frequency of Scope 3 reporting across the industry to better understand the relative mag- nitude of emissions across and within the vari- ous Scope 3 categories. is report will expand on the work already completed by conducting a deeper dive into the data to further understand the Scope 3 methodologies being used by com- panies reporting to CDP. e findings from the initial CDP effort and this additional research will be developed into a white paper summariz- ing the results of the data analysis and will high- light the implications for enhancing and expand- ing Scope 3 accounting and reporting across the industry. IPC will be hosting a follow-up webi- nar to share the findings of this report with the broader electronics manufacturing industry. There's No End to a Circle is report explores the importance of the concept of circularity within the electronics industry, focusing on the challenges, opportu- nities, and actionable solutions to promote sus- tainable practices. Circularity aims to create sys- tems where resources are reused, recycled, or repurposed to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. is document captures insights from industry engagements, identifies pressing issues, and outlines pathways to a circular economy. Importance of Circularity Circularity is vital for sustainable devel- opment, reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, and creating economic opportunities. Its benefits include: • Resource conservation: Minimizing extraction of finite materials through reuse and recycling • Waste reduction: Designing products for longevity and repairability • Energy efficiency: Reducing energy demands in production • Economic growth: Unlocking business opportunities in recycling and refurbishing • Environmental protection: Lowering emissions and pollution Key Challenges • Data availability and standards: Lack of reliable, consistent data hinders lifecycle assessments (LCAs) and informed deci- sion-making • Economic incentives: Insufficient ROI for adopting circular practices discourages investment " is document captures insights from industry engagements, identifies pressing issues, and outlines pathways to a circular economy. "