An article titled “What is the Amended Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Coming into Effect in 2026? – Practical Responses Required of Companies for Decarbonization and Mandatory Use of Recycled Materials,” written by Kenji Sarukura and Akane Ueda, was posted on Managy.

Contents

1. What is the amended Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources? Background and purpose of the amendment
2. Summary of the key points of the draft amendment to the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources scheduled to take effect in 2026
3. Impact on business practices: challenges faced by companies
4. Legal risks and important compliance considerations
5. Corporate measures that should be started now
6. Summary

[Written by Attorneys] What is the Amended Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources? – Practical Responses Required of Companies for Decarbonization and Mandatory Use of Recycled Materials