Facing rising global reporting pressures, electronics companies get a dedicated DMA Toolkit to simplify CSRD compliance and strengthen sustainability disclosures across complex supply chains.
The Global Electronics Association has released a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) Toolkit to help electronics companies meet the stringent sustainability reporting requirements of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
The organisation said the toolkit is designed for firms worldwide that operate in Europe or supply to European markets, where CSRD compliance is compulsory.
The DMA Toolkit is aimed at sustainability teams, compliance specialists, and senior leaders. It offers a clear structure that aligns with European Financial Reporting Advisory Group methodologies and reduces the effort required to build assessments from scratch. It also helps organisations ensure they do not overlook material issues that regulators expect to be identified.
Developed with Anthesis Group, the toolkit draws on industry insights and member inputs. It covers environmental, human rights, and governance considerations from raw material sourcing to waste management and data protection. It includes a sample six-month plan, stakeholder engagement templates, industry context reports, tailored sub-industry briefs, and scoring guidance for impacts, risks, and opportunities.
The CSRD obliges companies to evaluate both their environmental and social impacts, and the financial implications those issues may have on the business. For electronics manufacturers, this assessment is particularly demanding.
The industry operates through vast, interconnected supply chains, facing diverse sustainability risks. Companies also have limited timelines and resources to complete the mandated analysis, raising the chances of incomplete reporting, regulatory penalties, or a loss of investor trust.
To support this transition, the Association has also introduced a Materiality Resource Hub. It provides sector-specific guidance intended to strengthen reporting quality and help firms make informed sustainability decisions.
“Electronics companies sit at the center of some of the most complex and globally dispersed supply chains,” said Kelly Scanlon, DrPH, CIH, Sustainability Strategist at the Association. “The CSRD raises the bar for transparency, but the amount of data and analysis required can be overwhelming. Our DMA Toolkit provides a clear, structured path tailored to the electronics industry.”
Mari Desangles of Anthesis added: “This resource is designed to provide practical guidance, helping companies across the value chain navigate complexity and transform compliance obligations into strategic commercial opportunities.”
The toolkit is now available for purchase on the Association’s website.
