【Seminar】Steering Towards a Circular Economy: Global and Japanese Trends and Corporate Responses
[Speaker]
Mitsuru Hiranuma, Chief Researcher, Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research
[Key Lecture Content]
The rise of resource nationalism, symbolized by China's export restrictions on rare earths, the acceleration of mandatory use of recycled materials in response to climate change in various countries, and the intensifying international competition for the circular economy market—these three trends are converging, prompting the Japanese government to steer more decisively towards building a circular economy.
These movements in the world and Japan are increasingly impacting a wide range of corporate activities, from resource procurement and product design to supply chains. So, what exactly is changing, and how should companies prepare?
In this seminar, based on the "Domestic Resource Strategy" that the speaker directly proposed to Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa on March 31, we will systematically analyze the current situation and future trends, from the trends in circular economy construction in various countries to the current state in Japan and the potential impacts on businesses. Furthermore, we will elaborate on the proposals aimed at proactive utilization titled "38 Trillion Yen Treasure Mountain."

| Date and time | Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026 04:00 PM ~ 06:00 PM |
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| Capital | On-site attendance / Live streaming / Archive streaming (available for viewing multiple times for 2 weeks) SSK Seminar Room, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building |
| Entry fee | Charge |
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