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U.S. Connected Vehicle Rule

The U.S. connected vehicle rule took effect on March 17, 2025, bans China/Russia VCS parts, sets MY2027/MY2030 deadlines, and has $1M penalties.

EV Marketconnected vehiclesupply chain

Practical Guide

Scope 3: Guide to Primary Data Collection from Suppliers

Supply chain emissions are estimated to be 11.4 times greater on average than direct operational emissions. Drawing on the GHG Protocol Supplier Engagement Guidance and the Ministry of the Environment Guide (v1.0), this article organizes who to collect primary data from, what to collect, and how far down the supply chain to go. Covers tier structure, the top-concentration principle, and approaches for small and medium-sized suppliers.

SustainabilityScope 3Supplier Engagement

Practical Guide

Human Rights DD: 6 Practical Steps for Mid-Cap Makers

Organizes the human rights due diligence required by CSDDD and LkSG into 6 actionable steps for mid-sized manufacturers. Covers what to document at each step—from policy formulation and risk mapping to grievance mechanisms and disclosure—to pass EU business partner audits, explained from a practical operations perspective.

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Practical Guide

Human Rights Due Diligence: Practical Guide for Makers

Against the backdrop of Japan's National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2021–2025) and pressure from the EU's CSDDD, supply chain-wide human rights due diligence has become a practical challenge for Japanese manufacturers. This article outlines the basic structure — what to identify, how to respond, and what to disclose — and clarifies response priorities.

SustainabilityHuman Rights DDSupply Chain

Practical Guide

SBTi SME Program: Practical Application Guide and Changes

SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) offers a simplified commitment pathway for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article organizes the differences from the standard track, the preparation required for application, and practical examples from Japan. It serves as a practical reference for mid-size manufacturers that have begun to receive SBTi commitment requests from major customers.

SustainabilitySBTiSME

Practical Guide

SiC 8-inch Wafer Supply System

While SiC power semiconductor wafer sizes are transitioning from 6-inch (150mm) to 8-inch (200mm), a significant gap remains between the commencement of this transition and the establishment of a stable supply chain; when assessing the 8-inch wafer supply chain from a design and procurement perspective, the pace of transition is a critical factor.

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