Positions
05 Dec 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Simplification of the DNSH Technical Screening Criteria under the EU Taxonomy
On 5 December 2025, JBCE published a position paper providing feedback on the simplification of the Technical Screening Criteria (TSC) under the EU Taxonomy’s Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts. This…
24 Nov 2025
JBCE Position Paper on 'Made with Common Values'
On 24 November 2025, JBCE unveiled its position paper on the concept of ‘Made with Common Values,’ which it first promoted in spring 2025, and which recommends ensuring that EU…
06 Nov 2025
JBCE and JP4EE Joint Answer to Call for Evidence on Circular Economy Act
On 6 November 2025, JBCE and the Japanese electric and electronic industrial associations – JEMA, JEITA, CIAJ and JBMIA (JP4EE) – submitted their joint answer to the call for evidence…
06 Nov 2025
JBCE Co-Signs Joint Statement Calling for Legal Certainty under the Omnibus I Package
On 6 November 2025, JBCE and eight European and international business associations co-signed a joint statement titled ‘A Business Call to EU Policymakers for Legal Certainty’, addressing the ongoing legislative process of…
04 Nov 2025
JBCE and KITA Co-Sign Joint Statement on Extraterritoriality in the Omnibus I Proposal
On 4 November 2025, JBCE, together with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), co-signed a joint statement addressing the extraterritorial implications of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) under…
04 Nov 2025
JBCE and Four International Business Organisations Co-Sign Joint Statement on the Extraterritorial Aspects of the Omnibus I Proposal
On 4 November 2025, JBCE, together with the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU), the European Australian Business Council (EABC), the Europe India Chamber of Commerce (EICC), and the Korea International…
28 Oct 2025
JBCE Answer to ECHA Call for Evidence for Substances in Packaging and Packaging Waste
On 28 Ocotber 2025, JBCE submitted its response to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)’s call for evidence regarding substances of concern under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Key…
10 Oct 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Proposal for a Digital Package on Simplification
On 10 October 2025, JBCE submitted its position paper on the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Package on Simplification. JBCE sets out several proposals to simplify compliance, reduce overlapping…
10 Sep 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Simplified Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
On 12 May 2025, JBCE released aposition paper addressing the simplified implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The paper presents practical recommendations drawn from real industry case studies to…
10 Sep 2025
JBCE Feedback on Simplification of Administrative Burdens in Environmental Legislation
On 10 September 2025, JBCE submitted its views on the simplification of administrative burdens in environmental legislation. In its paper, JBCE sets out several recommendations, including: For more information, please…
03 Sep 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Proposals for a Directive and a Regulation on the Digitalisation and Alignment of Common Specifications
On 3 September 2025, JBCE published a position paper on the proposals for Directive and a Regulation on the digitalisation and alignment of common specifications under the Omnibus IV package.…
27 Aug 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the CBAM Scope Extension to Downstream Goods
On 25 August 2025, JBCE published its position paper following the European Commission’s call for evidence on the proposed extension of the scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). …
01 Aug 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Due Diligence Obligations under the EU Batteries Regulation
The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) has published a position paper in response to the amendments to the EU Batteries Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) concerning due diligence obligations, proposed…
07 Jul 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Review of the EU ETS Directive
On 7 July 2025, JBCE submitted a position paper on the review of the EU ETS Directive. In this paper, JBCE notes that: For more information, please contact info@jbce.org
04 Jun 2025
JBCE Proposal for Further Simplification and Reduction of Administrative Burden in Regulatory Implementation
On 4 June 2025, in the context of the European Commission’s commitment to simplification under the Political Guidelines 2024-2029, JBCE published its recommendations for further simplification and reduction of administrative…
03 Jun 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the Omnibus I Proposal
On 3 June 2025, JBCE published its position paper on the European Commission’s Sustainability Omnibus Proposal (Omnibus I). JBCE supportd the initiative to simplify and enhance coherence in corporate sustainability…
13 May 2025
JBCE Position Paper on the European Parliament Draft Report on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation Proposal
On 13 May 2025, JBCE published a position paper on the European Parliament’s draft report on the proposal for an End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), with a focus on carbon fibres.…
28 Mar 2025
JBCE and 17 Industry Associations Co-Sign Joint Statement Supporting Fast-Track Adoption of the Extended Transition Periods for CSRD and CSDDD
On 28 March 2025, JBCE, together with 17 other industry associations, co-signed a statement calling for the fast-track adoption of extended transition periods for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence…
11 Feb 2025
JBCE Opinion on the Omnibus I Package
On 11 February 2025, JBCE published its opinion on the first Omnibus package on sustainability. JBCE firmly believes that sustainability is, and will continue to be, a fundamental pillar in…
30 Jan 2025
JBCE Feedback on the European Commission Single Market Strategy
On 30 January 2025, JBCE submitted its feedback on the European Commission’s Single Market Strategy. As an organisation with ties to both Europe and Japan, JBCE advocates for a balanced…
10 Dec 2024
JBCE and JP4EE Feedback on the Rules for Service Providers under the Digital Product Passport
On 10 December 2024, JBCE and the Japanese 4EE industrial associations (JP4EE) provided feedback on the rules for service providers under the Digital Product Passport (DPP). In the position paper,…
02 Dec 2024
JBCE Feedback on the Draft European Model Clauses for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
On 2 December 2024, JBCE submitted its feedback on the consultation for the Zero Draft of the European Model Clauses, developed in alignment with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive…
05 Nov 2024
JBCE Co-Signs Joint Statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive with 24 Industry Organisations
On 5 November 2024, JBCE, together with 24 industry organisations, sent a letter on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, European Parliament President Roberta…