Games Consoles VA

EU Legislative Interests

GCVA aims to achieve energy savings and material efficiency through better design, thus benefiting the environment without compromising console performance and gaming experience. It also includes provisions to align with the European Commission’s proposed action plan on the Circular Economy. It is the result of many years of work carried out by the the Signatories of the VA (Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.) in consultation with the European Commission, civil society organisations and EU Member States. The VA sets energy and resource efficiency requirements for various types of mains-powered games consoles placed on the market within EU countries. Signatories are also required to provide information regarding energy and resource efficiency. The main EU legislative proposal targeted is: - Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

Communication Activities

Stakeholder meetings, Steering Committee meetings, strategic advice. Information on the meetings with the EC and the Ecodesign Consultation Forum meetings is available here: https://efficientgaming.info/eu-voluntary-agreement/meetings

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Organisation Members

The Signatories of the VA (Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.) consult with the European Commission, civil society organisations and EU Member States.

Additional Information

The total for SC meetings and strategic advice amounts to EUR 3.000 in 2025, billed per hour by consultants (SEC Newgate EU S.A.). This amount will also be included by SEC Newgate EU during their annual review in the EU Transparency Register.