JBF Global Europe BV

EU Legislative Interests

JBF Global Europe’s activities at EU level are focused on monitoring, understanding and constructively contributing to EU legislative and policy initiatives that affect the European chemicals, plastics and circular economy value chains. In particular, JBF follows EU policies related to the resilience and competitiveness of the European chemical industry, including initiatives under the European Green Deal, the EU Industrial Strategy, and measures aimed at safeguarding critical industrial value chains and production capacities within the EU. JBF is actively engaged in monitoring legislation and policy discussions concerning circular economy objectives, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), recycled content requirements, chemical recycling and mechanical recycling frameworks, and sustainability-related product standards affecting PET and polyester materials. The company also follows EU initiatives related to climate and energy policy, such as the EU Climate Law, Fit for 55 package, carbon footprint methodologies, Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) frameworks, insofar as they apply to chemical manufacturing and polymer production. In addition, JBF monitors EU trade and industrial defence instruments, including anti-dumping and safeguard measures, where such instruments are relevant to maintaining a level playing field and ensuring fair competition for European chemical producers. JBF’s interactions with EU institutions are aimed at providing factual, technical and operational input based on its industrial experience as a European polyester producer, with the objective of supporting well-informed, workable and proportionate policy outcomes. The company does not seek preferential treatment, but contributes to policy discussions where its expertise can be of practical relevance to the resilience, sustainability and competitiveness of the EU chemicals and circular economy value chains.

Communication Activities

JBF Global Europe’s communication activities related to EU policies are limited, proportionate and primarily technical in nature. They focus on the exchange of factual information and industry expertise relevant to EU policy discussions affecting the chemicals, plastics and circular economy sectors. Such activities include participation in meetings, workshops, conferences and consultations organised by EU institutions, national authorities or recognised industry platforms, where JBF may share operational experience and technical insights as a European polyester producer. JBF also engages, where appropriate, through membership or participation in European industry associations and value-chain initiatives, contributing to joint position papers, responses to public consultations or technical input documents addressing EU legislation related to circular economy, sustainability, climate policy and industrial competitiveness. In addition, JBF may communicate with EU institutions in the context of trade and industrial defence proceedings, including anti-dumping investigations, where relevant, in accordance with applicable EU procedures and transparency requirements. JBF does not conduct public advocacy campaigns at EU level. Its communication activities are focused on constructive dialogue, provision of accurate information and support for evidence-based policymaking. All such activities are carried out in compliance with the EU Transparency Register Code of Conduct.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

PET Europe JBF Global Europe BV is a member of PET Europe, the European association representing the PET value chain. PET Europe engages with EU institutions and stakeholders on issues related to the sustainability, competitiveness and circularity of PET materials, including regulatory developments affecting packaging, recycled content, and the circular economy. Through its membership, JBF participates in industry discussions and information exchange coordinated by PET Europe and contributes, where appropriate, to collective positions and technical input shared with EU policymakers. Further information is available at: https://www.peteurope.org

Additional Information

The estimated annual costs relate mainly to internal resources dedicated on an ad hoc basis to regulatory monitoring, compliance-related activities and participation in industry coordination through recognised associations. JBF Global Europe does not employ dedicated public affairs or lobbying staff, nor does it mandate external consultancy firms for lobbying activities. Any engagement covered by the Transparency Register is limited in scope, proportionate and incidental to the company’s core industrial activities.