Sustainability regulations in Europe are changing quickly, influencing how AV products are designed, packaged, repaired, purchased, and managed throughout their lifecycle. And in a global industry like AV, their impact extends beyond manufacturers and beyond Europe. Whether you are a manufacturer, system integrator, consultant, end user, or another part of the AV value chain, these evolving requirements can influence the products you develop, specify, purchase, install, and support. In this webinar, we’ll cut through the complexity and provide a practical look at key EU sustainability regulations, what they mean for the AV industry, and where organizations should focus as requirements continue to evolve. We’ll cover: Sustainable products and product information: Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Digital Product Passport (DPP) Packaging and waste: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Electronics and end-of-life management: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Product longevity and repairability: Right to Repair You’ll walk away with: A clearer understanding of key EU sustainability regulations and where they intersect with the AV industry Insight into how these requirements can affect different parts of the AV value chain, from product development and specification to purchasing, installation, repair, and end-of-life management Practical considerations to help your organization prepare for evolving sustainability requirements.
Join this November webinar to learn how to:
1. Identify key EU sustainability regulations affecting the AV industry, including ESPR/DPP, PPWR, WEEE, EPR, and Right to Repair, and understand their primary requirements.
2. Explain how these regulations may impact manufacturers, system integrators, consultants, end users, and other stakeholders across the AV value chain.
3. Recognize practical actions organizations can consider as they prepare for evolving EU sustainability requirements and their broader impact on the global AV market.
*RU approval is pending.
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Neda Jafari
Product Sustainability Manager, Barco
Neda Jafari is currently working as Product Sustainability Manager at Barco. In this role, she supports Barco’s efforts to advance sustainability across its products and solutions. Neda has worked at Barco for nearly five years and recently joined the sustainability team, bringing a strong engineering background to her role. Neda holds a bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering and a master’s degree in Hydraulic Structures Engineering from Shiraz University, along with a master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering from KU Leuven.
Dries Vanneste
Head of Sustainability, Barco
Dries Vanneste is currently working as Head of Sustainability at Barco. In this role, he is responsible for Barco’s sustainability strategy, one of the key pillars of Barco’s corporate strategy. Dries strategically orchestrates actions and drives forward Barco’s sustainability performance. He also coaches teams cross-divisions and business units on sustainability, engages with external stakeholders on sustainability related matters and is responsible for sustainability reporting. Dries has over 10 years experience working in the sustainability domain across different organizations including KBC, Agoria & Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Dries holds degrees in European politics, history & business management from KU Leuven and EHSAL management school.