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European Commission Opens 'ESRS 2.0' for Public Consultation: Draft Aligned with EFRAG Technical Advice, Additional Simplifications for Companies

The European Commission has published a draft of version 2.0 of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS 2.0) for public consultation. The draft is aligned with the technical advice of EFRAG (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) and includes further simplifications for companies.

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EU Approves Germany's Industrial Decarbonization Plan — €5 Billion CCfD to Support Transition in Steel, Chemicals, and Cement

In spring 2026, the European Commission formally approved €5 billion in state aid for Germany's industrial decarbonization program 'Klimaschutzverträge (Climate Protection Contracts).' Targeting three sectors where European carbon costs weigh most heavily — steel, chemicals, and cement — the scheme's core mechanism addresses the barriers that prevent companies from committing to decarbonization investments.

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World Bank: Carbon Pricing Policies Now Cover About One-Third of Global Emissions

According to the World Bank, carbon pricing policies currently cover approximately one-third of global emissions. This is a significant indicator of the widespread adoption of carbon pricing as a climate change mitigation measure.

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CBAM Cut India's Aluminum Exports by 41.7% — The First Evidence That Carbon Costs Have Reshaped the Structure of Trade

Following the full enforcement of the EU CBAM, India's unalloyed aluminum exports to the EU fell 41.7% in a single year. Drawing on the first quantitative data showing carbon costs materializing as real trade costs, we examine the structural risks now facing Japanese manufacturers.

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SSBJ and CBAM Launch Simultaneously in 2026 — The Dual Challenge of 'Disclosure and Carbon Costs' Facing Japanese Companies

A February 2026 amendment to Cabinet Office ordinances establishes the legal basis for mandatory SSBJ disclosure, while CBAM enters full enforcement in January of the same year. Whether companies can design an integrated response to both regulations around the shared foundation of supply chain emissions data will determine their competitive edge.

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SSBJ April 2027 Deadline Looms: Three Preparations Suppliers Must Make Now

Sosius has launched a free AI diagnostic tool, "SSBJ...", for companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, in preparation for the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) disclosure standards (applicable from the April 2027 period), enabling companies to easily assess their disclosure readiness.

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CBAM After the Transition Period: What Japan's Steel and Chemical Exporters Must Address

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered full implementation in January 2026. With six sectors covered — steel, aluminum, fertilizers, cement, hydrogen, and electricity — Japanese exporters face requirements to calculate and declare embedded emissions. This article examines the current state of compliance and the key practical issues at stake.

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CSRD and CSDDD Supply Chain Provisions: How They Reach Japanese Companies and What to Prioritize

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) create practical compliance obligations for Japanese companies even without direct applicability — through European customers and trading partners. This article outlines the channels through which these directives cascade and the actions Japanese companies should prioritize.

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Green Hydrogen Cost Trends 2026: Where Manufacturing Costs Stand and Procurement Implications

Green hydrogen production costs are trending downward driven by falling renewable energy prices and electrolyzer scale-up, but as of 2026 a 3-to-4x cost gap versus grey hydrogen remains. This article maps the challenges across production, transport, and demand, and outlines scenarios where Japanese manufacturers have direct exposure.

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How GX-ETS Phase 2 Ripples Down to Mid-Tier Suppliers

The April 2026 enforcement of GX-ETS Phase 2 is not limited to the approximately 300–400 directly regulated companies. The cost structure that large enterprises bear for emissions reduction will inevitably flow downstream through supply chain demands on mid-tier and small manufacturers. This article maps what is coming, and through which channels.

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Internal Carbon Pricing: How Manufacturers Can Embed Carbon Costs in Business Decisions

ICP (Internal Carbon Price) is a mechanism by which companies set their own price on emissions ahead of external regulations such as carbon taxes and ETS, and factor it into investment decisions. Applying the ICP concept to equipment upgrades, supplier evaluation, and product design structurally embeds carbon risk into business decision-making. This article outlines implementation approaches and practical options.

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TNFD: Nature-Related Risk Disclosure Framework and Its Application for Manufacturers

TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) published its final recommendations in 2023, establishing a framework for disclosing nature-related risks in biodiversity, water, land, and ocean. This article organizes how this framework — often described as the natural counterpart to TCFD — applies to manufacturer supply chain assessment.

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