Tokyo, Japan – 18th February 2025 – Circularise, a leading provider of product traceability solutions for the circular economy, is proud to announce the establishment of its Japanese subsidiary, Circularise Japan K.K. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainability and supply chain transparency in Japan. The new office is located at 0 Club, 3F Shin-Otemachi Bldg, 2 Chome-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004.
Japan is emerging as a pivotal market for circular economy initiatives, with strong industry-led initiatives shaping sustainability practices. Unlike Europe, where regulatory frameworks drive change, Japan’s businesses proactively adopt green solutions.
Circularise's comprehensive product traceability platform - combining secure supplier data collection, digital product passport (DPP) capabilities, and mass balance bookkeeping - is gaining significant traction worldwide. The solution enables both confidential data gathering and flexible disclosure options, attracting particular interest from Japanese manufacturers, with industry leaders Asahi Kasei, Sekisui Chemical, and most recently, Teijin Group joining as strategic investors.
Japanese industries are increasingly examining their supply chains to minimise environmental impact. As many companies expand their exports to Europe, they face mounting sustainability regulations that require greater transparency and compliance. In response, sectors such as chemicals, plastics, automotive, and manufacturing are actively seeking supply chain traceability solutions to track and verify their sustainability efforts.
Circularise's system creates tamper-proof audit trails for raw materials, allowing manufacturers to verify and share environmental data while safeguarding sensitive business information. With Japan advancing its own information-sharing platform as part of the Green Transformation (GX) Act, Circularise is well-positioned to support companies in aligning with these industry standards. By facilitating trusted data exchange, the company supports businesses in strengthening regulatory compliance, enhancing collaboration, and driving sustainability across supply chains.
The expansion into Japan underscores Circularise’s broader mission to enable circular economies worldwide. By establishing a physical presence in Tokyo, the company aims to work closely with local stakeholders, industry leaders, and government bodies to drive adoption of Product Traceability solutions such as Digital Product Passports and mass balance bookkeeping.
“Japan is a key market for the circular economy, with strong industry participation and a commitment to sustainability. The establishment of Circularise Japan K.K. is a significant step in our global expansion, allowing us to better support Japanese manufacturers in achieving their sustainability goals,” said Jordi de Vos, Co-Founder of Circularise.
For more information about Circularise Japan K.K. and its solutions, please contact us at https://www.circularise.com/contact
About Circularise
Circularise is a Netherlands-based product traceability platform, established in 2016, specialising in compliance and sustainability across supply chains. With Circularise, companies can efficiently prepare for audits and meet regulatory requirements (like ESPR) and certification standards (like ISCC EU, ISCC PLUS). The platform enables end-to-end product traceability beyond tier-1 suppliers, supports digital product passports, generates audit-ready reports, and allows secure data collection, management, and sharing. Circularise’s patented technology ensures sensitive information remains protected, providing both transparency and data security.
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