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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.

SustainabilitySSBJISSB

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Reading ESG Disclosure Maturity in Japanese Mid-Cap Manufacturers Through CDP Response Records

CDP response history can be used as a proxy indicator in procurement evaluation to gauge companies' Scope 1 and 2 data collection infrastructure and ESG disclosure maturity. This article examines the actual state of CDP responses in Japan and how to interpret the disclosure readiness of non-responding companies.

SustainabilityCDPESG Disclosure

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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.

SustainabilityGX-ETSJapan

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SSBJ Disclosure Standards: A Practical Overview of What Japan-Listed Companies Need to Prepare

Japan's sustainability disclosure standards finalized by SSBJ in 2024 will be phased in starting with Prime Market companies. This article organizes the differences from ISSB standards, the implementation schedule, and key points for building a disclosure framework — from the perspective of procurement, IR, and ESG teams.

SustainabilitySSBJESG Disclosure

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Japanese Power Semiconductor Trio's Integration Progress

The "consolidation of three Japanese power semiconductor firms" concept, repeatedly reported since 2025, has garnered attention as a state-backed restructuring initiative supported by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; however, tracking the movements of the involved companies reveals that the outline of the consolidation remains vague, prompting a need to clarify what has been decided and what remains undecided in the current situation.

Power SemiconductorsJapanmarket restructuring