About JBCE
Created in 1999, the Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) is a leading European organisation representing the interests of more than 100 multinational companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe.
Our members operate across a wide range of sectors, including, but not limited to, electronics, chemicals, automotive, machinery, trading, precision instruments, pharmaceutical, steel, textiles and glass products.
Building a new era of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Japan is the core of our activities, which we perform under several committees focusing on:
- Corporate Sustainability
- Digital Innovation
- Environment & Energy
- Standards & Conformity
- Trade Policy
- Planning
- We promote open trade and investment
- We encourage a common regulatory framework
- We foster responsible business conduct
Our Mission
To act as a bridge between the EU and Japan
Act as a bridge between the EU and Japan, and to enhance Europe’s understanding of Japanese companies and their contribution to the European economy.
To contribute to EU public policy
Contribute to the development of EU public policy by sharing our members’ expertise with decision-makers across sectors.
To promote sustainable growth
Promote a favourable and predictable environment in which European and Japanese companies across all sectors can compete on a level playing field to achieve sustainable growth in Europe.