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TNFD Recommendations Practical Guide: LEAP Approach and Disclosure Practices

A practical guide organizing the TNFD's four-pillar structure, the LEAP approach (Locate/Evaluate/Assess/Prepare), value chain disclosure, and integration with SBTs for Nature.

SustainabilityTNFDNature-related Risks

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EU Taxonomy Regulation Practical Guide: 4 Criteria, 6 Objectives, and Disclosure Obligations

A practical guide covering the 4 taxonomy-eligibility criteria, 6 environmental objectives, disclosure obligations for turnover/CapEx/OpEx, and the delegated act schedule of Regulation (EU) 2020/852.

SustainabilityEU TaxonomyGreen Finance

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EU Battery Regulation: PCF Reporting Practice

Organizes PCF reporting under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 Article 7, the February 2027 obligation for the Battery Passport, and the connections between ISO 14067, PEFCR, and Scope 3 Category 11.

SustainabilityEU Battery RegulationCarbon Footprint

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Scope 2: Market-based and Location-based Methods

Explains dual reporting, 8 quality criteria, PPA inclusion conditions, and confirmation of Japanese market-based emission factors required by the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance 2015.

SustainabilityScope 2GHG Protocol

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Double Materiality Assessment: CSRD IRO Implementation

The first wave of CSRD started ESRS reporting in FY2024, while the second and third waves are subject to the April 2025 postponement. Considering the December 2025 Omnibus I, we break down IRO identification and IMA/FMA determination into practical procedures.

SustainabilityCSRDDouble Materiality Assessment

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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

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GX-ETS: Emission Calculation and Reporting Guide 2026

Japan's GX Emissions Trading System (GX-ETS) launches as a mandatory scheme in April 2026, targeting GX League member companies with annual CO₂ emissions exceeding 100,000 tonnes (approximately 300–400 companies). This guide covers the end-to-end operational workflow for the first year of compliance, from inventorying emission sources and selecting calculation methods to third-party verification and integrated design with SSBJ disclosure.

SustainabilityGX-ETSEmissions Trading

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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.

SustainabilityHuman Rights Due DiligenceCSDDD

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CBAM: Practical Data Flow and Declaration Steps for EU

While EU importers bear the direct obligation to file under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Japanese manufacturers are responsible for calculating and providing embedded emissions data. This article systematically organizes roles by stakeholder, declaration workflows, and submission data requirements from a practical standpoint—covering quarterly reporting during the transitional period through annual declarations and certificate surrender from 2026 onward.

SustainabilityCBAMEU Regulations

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CDP: ESG Disclosure Maturity in Japanese Mid-Cap Makers

CDP response history helps procurement teams assess Scope 1 and 2 data readiness and ESG disclosure maturity in Japan.

SustainabilityCDPESG Disclosure

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Circular Economy: EU Rules Reshape Resource Cycling

EU circular economy rules are changing product design, waste management, and recycled-material procurement for manufacturers with EU-bound products.

SustainabilityCircular EconomyEU Regulations

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EcoVadis: Improving Scores in 4 Procurement Domains

EcoVadis is an ESG scoring platform widely adopted by major Western companies for supplier evaluation. Assessment covers four domains — environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This article explains what each score band means and outlines the practical steps to reach the Silver threshold (50 points).

SustainabilityEcoVadisProcurement Evaluation

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ESG Data Management: Designing Collection and Disclosure

As ESG disclosure mandates advance, building infrastructure for data collection, aggregation, and reporting has become a pressing operational need. This article examines the limits of spreadsheet-based management, criteria for selecting dedicated tools, and how to design internal data flows — from the perspective of building a disclosure-ready system.

SustainabilityESG DataDisclosure Infrastructure

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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

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India Manufacturing: Green Shift via PLI and BRSR Schemes

India is strengthening manufacturing through PLI while advancing BRSR Core disclosure. This article frames supplier evaluation for global procurement.

SustainabilityIndiaPLI

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J-Credit: Practical CO2 Reduction Guide for Manufacturers

The J-Credit Scheme allows manufacturers to convert CO2 reductions from energy-efficient equipment installation, renewable energy use, and forest management into certified credits, which can then be applied to GX-ETS compliance or Scope 2 reduction. This article covers the most useful methodologies for manufacturers and key practical considerations in the application process.

SustainabilityJ-CreditEnergy Efficiency

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Renewable Energy: Comparing J-Credit, NFC, and PPA

There are three primary options for reducing Scope 2 emissions: J-Credits, non-fossil certificates (FIT and non-FIT), and PPAs. Because they differ in cost, ease of implementation, and eligibility for initiatives like RE100, companies must choose the right mix for their specific situation. This article organizes the characteristics of each option and provides a selection framework.

SustainabilityRenewable Energy ProcurementJ-Credit

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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

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Scope 3: Category Measurement and Priorities for Makers

The GHG Protocol classifies Scope 3 into 15 categories. When manufacturers disclose their value chain emissions, the categories that should be prioritized depend on their industry and supply chain structure. This article organizes a prioritization approach based on emissions weight and measurement difficulty.

SustainabilityScope 3GHG Protocol

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TCFD: Financial Impact and Physical Risk Quantification

TCFD framework-based climate risk disclosure requires estimating the financial impact of transition and physical risks on financial statements. This work — which is also essential for compliance with SSBJ and ISSB standards — involves organizing the conceptual approach and the specific impact pathways for manufacturers.

SustainabilityTCFDClimate Risk