Asahi Kasei to disclose CO2 emissions for half its resin products

Japanese chemical maker braces for tighter EU regulations on decarbonization

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Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japanese chemical maker Asahi Kasei will disclose its carbon emissions from the procurement and production of about half of its resins products to customers starting in May, amid growing regulatory pressure from the European Union to achieve carbon neutrality.

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