An article titled “Overview of the Amendments to the GX Promotion Act and the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, and Practical Responses,” written by Kenji Sarukura and Akane Ueda, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

Table of Contents

1. Background of the amendments to the GX Promotion Act and the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources
1-1. Background of the amendment to the GX Promotion Act
1-2. Background of the amendment to the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources

2. Overview of the GX Promotion Act and the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources
2-1. Key amendments and impact of the GX Promotion Act and the Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources
2-2. Implementation schedule of the amendments to the GX Promotion Act and Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources

3. Legalization of the emissions trading system (reduction of emissions)
3-1. Legalization of the emissions trading system (substantial obligations to reduce emissions and to participate in the trading)
3-2. Development of the emissions trading market
3-3. Introduction of price stabilization measures
3-4. Preparation of the migration plan

4. Realization of measures for collecting fossil fuel levies

5. Development of financial support for the GX sector

6. Introduction of obligations to use recycled resources and to report periodically
6-1. Obligations to use recycled resources and to report periodically
6-2. Promotion of environmentally friendly design
6-3. Promotion of recycling of raw materials necessary for GX (special provisions under the Wast Management Act, etc.)
6-4. Promotion of circular economy commerce

7. Future trends and actions required for businesses

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