Japan Partnership for Circular Economy

Japan Partnership for Circular Economy

about

01Name

Japan Partnership for Circular Economy (J4CE)

02Date of foundation

2 March 2021

03Purpose

The “Japan Partnership for Circular Economy (J4CE)” was founded for the purpose of strengthening public and private partnerships, with the aim of further fostering understanding of the circular economy among a wide range of stakeholders, including domestic companies, and promoting initiatives in response to the accelerating global trend toward a circular economy.

04Outline of the Partnership

● Partnership structure
Founding organisations: MOE, METI, Keidanren
Participating companies and organisations:
(1) Member companies and organisations of Keidanren
(2) Companies and organisations that agree with the purpose of J4CE, wish to participate, and have been approved by the founding organisations.

Secretariat: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
● Plan of Activities
1. Collect and share examples of advanced circular economy initiatives in Japan
Provide information of cases/initiatives on this website
Publish a brochure of noteworthy cases/initiatives
Disseminate information through PR events etc. for the general public

2. Information-sharing and networking on the circular economy
Share latest information from domestic and around the world
Hold annual meetings, etc.

3. Organise dialogues to promote the circular economy

05Contact

Secretariat: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Email: J4CE_Secretariat@iges.or.jp