Regulatory Changes and Tightening of Environmental Regulations
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
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- FY2020ReframedAnnual report
「Various potential risks exist in the regions where we operate, arising from regulations related to geopolitical factors, language, customs, legal systems and tax systems.」
No specific description of tighter environmental regulations was identified; the matter is organized as a regulatory risk associated with overseas operations, including legal and tax systems. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If environmental regulations become more stringent in the future and additional obligations to remove hazardous substances or other materials are imposed, the associated costs may adversely affect our group’s business, results of operations and financial condition.」
The risk of higher costs associated with tighter environmental regulations and changes in laws was reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If environmental regulations become more stringent in the future and additional obligations to remove hazardous substances or other materials are imposed, the associated costs may adversely affect our group’s business, results of operations and financial condition.」
Potential risks include changes in the laws and administrative practices of individual countries and higher costs resulting from tighter environmental regulations.