Switching Gears for Net-Zero Alliance
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | Vita Jukne Cabinet member | PFAS proposal and electrical switchgear: phasing out PFAS | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Vita Jukne Cabinet member | PFAS proposal and electrical switchgear: phasing out PFAS | SRC |
| 13 May 2025 | Miguel Jose Garcia Jones Cabinet member | Risks of indirectly promoting the use of harmful F-gases abroad | — |
| 13 May 2025 | Miguel Jose Garcia Jones Cabinet member | Risks of indirectly promoting the use of harmful F-gases abroad | SRC |
Mission & Goals
We are the six leading power equipment manufacturers demonstrating global leadership with a clear commitment to support the EU to set global standards for a cleaner future. Already today the majority of T&D manufacturers have based their solutions upon Natural-Origin Gas. We have been relentless in our quest for new technologies based on Natural-Origin Gases. Many applications are now available and successfully proven in operation. We will close the remaining portfolio gaps in accordance with the proposed transition times outlined in the F-Gas Regulation. With the Switching Gears for Net Zero Alliance, we convey a simple message: power grids can and should be F-gas free.
EU Legislative Interests
Regulation 2024/573 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 February 2024 on fluorinated greenhouse gases Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products and repealing Directive 2009/125/EC Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987) London Amendment (1990) Copenhagen Amendment (1992) Montreal Amendment (1997) Beijing Amendment (1999) Kigali Amendment (2016) (focuses on HFC phase-down) Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and PFAS Regulation (under REACH)
Communication Activities
Contributing to impact assessments, stakeholder surveys, and regulatory feedback platforms. Direct discussions with DG CLIMA (F-gases), DG ENV (REACH, PFAS, Montreal Protocol), DG GROW and DG ENER Participation in working groups, expert groups & advisory bodies Engaging with key MEPs, particularly rapporteurs and shadow rapporteurs in ENVI, ITRE, and IMCO committees. Providing industry or expert perspectives during hearings or workshops. Engagement with National Permanent Representations – Presenting views to Member State officials shaping Council positions. Participation in Council Working Party Discussions – Contributing to informal or technical discussions ahead of COREPER negotiations. Industry & NGO Alliances Coalition-building, drafting joint position papers, attending public events, conferences, or closed-door stakeholder meetings with policymakers. Leveraging media, op-eds, and policy briefings to influence debates on issues like F-gas phase-downs.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
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