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  The circular economy in the GX era

  As global warming and the issue of plastic waste in our oceans become increasingly serious, countries around the world are rapidly adopting a circular economy to address resource and environmental restrictions. This presentation describes the latest economic policies related to resource recycling in Japan, starting with the Plastic Resource Circulation Act that was enacted in April 2022.
  

  • Yasuhiro Yoshikawa
    Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Division,
    Industrial Science and Technology Policy and Environment Bureau
    Deputy Director
    Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

    

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  Global Trends in Resource Recycling in the Automotive Sector

  In order to address issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and economic security, the realization of a circular economy is required in many countries around the world. Focusing on the automotive industry, this presentation will introduce the latest policy trends, including the EU's proposed ELV regulation. The impact of these policy trends on the automotive industry and the direction of future corporate initiatives will also be discussed.
  

  • Shohei Sano
    Sustainability Consulting Division 2
    Consultant
    Mizuho Research & Technologies, Ltd.

    

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  Future Activities for Carbon Neutrality from ISO's Perspective

  Last November, ISO 14068-1:2023 Transition to Net Zero - Carbon Neutrality was published. In November of the previous year, the international workshop consensus document "IWA42:2022 Net Zero Guidelines" was published. In addition, an addendum to add "reduction contribution" to "ISO 140641:2018 Calculation of GHG emissions of organizations" is being prepared. We will consider future carbon neutral activities in the automotive industry while explaining these documents.

  • Atsushi Inaba
    President
    Japan Life Cycle Assessment Facilitation Centre

    

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  Material circulation process to achieve carbon neutrality

  The presentation will introduce the possibilities and expectations for a circular economy, using chemical processes as an example of technological development trends to achieve carbon neutrality in conjunction with arterial and venous systems.

  • Toshiaki Yoshioka
    Graduate School of Environmental Studies
    Professor
    Tohoku University

    

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  Resource Circulation Toward Zero Environmental Impact

  In order to continue to provide the joy of free mobility, Honda is working on resource circulation that balances the recycling use of resources and economy as a challenge to achieve zero environmental impact. In this presentation, we will introduce the technologies we are working on, the circulation scheme that makes use of the technologies, and the circulation value chain that creates economy.

  • Wataru Taga
    Resource Circulation Planning Division
    Corporate Strategy Operations,Corporate Business
    Honda Motor Co.Ltd

    

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  Efforts to Achieve a Recycling-Oriented Society at Parts Manufacturers

  The transition from a linear economy of mass production, consumption, and disposal to a circular economy is expected to maximize the value of resources and products, reduce resource input and consumption, and minimize waste generation. In this presentation, I will introduce our company's approach to further virtuous circulation through the circulation of goods and the use of digital technology from the perspective of our company and the automotive parts industry.

  • Masashi Kiyono
    Research & Development Center
    Senior Director
    DENSO CORPORATION

    

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