As previously reported, Japan left the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) on June 30. Responding to a comment request from Japan Rubber Weekly, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) explained the withdrawal by stating that while Japan recognizes the importance of the IRSG’s activities, the government determined that its own participation in the group was not strictly essential....
Japan recently withdrew from the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), leaving the organization on June 30. The IRSG is formed of governments with full membership and industry-related companies with associate memberships. Established in 1944, the organization serves to provide a forum for exchanges of views regarding various rubber-related issues, particularly trends in the production and consumption of natural and synthetic...
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) recently announced that it has adopted a procurement policy for sustainable natural rubber. The company will use this to detail its stance and efforts with regard to natural rubber procurement – as well as any related requests made to suppliers – and plans to implement the policy throughout the entirety of its group’s supply chain....
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has voiced its support for and joined the Sustainable Natural Rubber Initiative (SNR-i) to make natural rubber a sustainable resource. The initiative is advocated by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), an intergovernmental organization formed by governments of synthetic rubber producers and consumers. The SNR-i has set five goals: support for greater productivity; enhanced quality...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) has announced that it has signed on to participate in the Sustainable Natural Rubber Initiative (SNR-i). Established by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of natural rubber (NR) as a resource, SNR-i will form part of Sumitomo Rubber’s corporate social responsibilities (CSR) and its efforts toward preserving the...
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5105) has made the voluntary declaration that it is on board with, and will be party to, objectives of the Sustainable Natural Rubber Initiative (SNR-i). Proposed and launched by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), the initiative serves to ensure the sustainability of natural rubber (NR). It seeks to achieve an NR economy in...
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