Tighter regulations on emissions, energy conservation and other areas
First written in FY2016. 2 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Subaru moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 4 years after the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 5 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「As a result, in light of developments in the relevant regulations, the company recognised a loss of ¥120,574 million as other expenses in the current fiscal year.」
Changes to and easing of environmental regulations resulted in an actual loss of ¥120,574 million, including impairment losses on environmental credits and BEV-related development assets and provisions related to environmental regulations and its electrification strategy. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「If the company fails to respond adequately to the various regulations, the group's operating results and financial position could be materially affected.」
The company continues to identify risks from tighter regulations on fuel economy, emissions, energy conservation, noise and recycling, among other matters. The relationship with its response to vehicle electrification was also made explicit. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The resulting increase in costs if such legal regulations are tightened in the future could affect the group's operating results and financial position.」
The company continues to disclose the risk of higher costs resulting from tighter regulations on fuel economy, emissions, energy conservation and safety, among other matters. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「The company expects environmental regulations in various countries to become even more stringent, and is strengthening its development structure and advancing the development of electrified vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as new downsized turbo engines」
The company explicitly stated that it expects environmental regulations in various countries to become even more stringent and is progressing with the development of electrified vehicles and other products in response. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The resulting increase in costs if such legal regulations are tightened in the future could affect the group's operating results and financial position.」
The company identifies tighter regulations on emissions, energy conservation, noise, recycling and safety, among other matters, as risks.