International Frameworks for Addressing the Marine Plastic Problem
First written in FY2020-Q2. 2 of 4 entries say "Reframed", first in FY2020-Q3. Latest entry: FY2021-Q2.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Environmental developments include challenges concerning the appropriate direction for measures to address plastic waste, such as the development of marine-biodegradable plastics in connection with the marine plastic waste problem.」
The company has reaffirmed its recognition that the direction of measures addressing marine plastic waste, including the development of marine-biodegradable plastics, is an issue. - FY2021-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Environmental developments include challenges concerning the appropriate direction for measures to address plastic waste, such as the development of marine-biodegradable plastics in connection with the marine plastic waste problem.」
The focus regarding marine plastic pollution has shifted from international targets and frameworks and waste issues associated with infectious diseases to challenges concerning the development of marine-biodegradable plastics and the direction of countermeasures. - FY2020-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「Environmental developments include the emergence of the new challenge of balancing public health protection with the promotion of recycling, as plastic waste has increased due to changes in consumer behavior caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and discarded masks from households and businesses have become an issue.」
The explanation has broadened from international targets and frameworks concerning marine plastic pollution to the new challenge of balancing plastic waste and discarded masks associated with COVID-19 with public health and recycling. - FY2020-Q2First statedAnnual report
「At last June's G20 Osaka Summit, leaders agreed on the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, which aims to eliminate additional pollution from marine plastic waste by 2050. To achieve this goal, the G20 Implementation Framework for Actions on Marine Plastic Litter, which calls for countries to share information on their measures and encourages further measures and initiatives, was agreed at a ministerial meeting and endorsed by the leaders, raising awareness of the issue.」
The company has for the first time described the G20 Osaka Summit's goal of eliminating additional pollution by 2050 and its implementation framework encouraging measures and initiatives by individual countries as developments in environmental administration.