Sustainability
Decarbonization, circular economy, and supply chain due diligence
Practical Impact Guide to CSRD and CSDDD — Actions Japanese Companies Should Take Now
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) are beginning to directly affect Japanese companies from 2025 to 2026. This guide systematically covers the revised scope following the Omnibus I amendment, the cascading obligations through supply chains, practical response steps, and alignment with SSBJ standards.
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.
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.