[Seminar Announcement] Practical Implementation of EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) - Regulatory Compliance Required for Japanese Companies

The mandatory implementation of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in Europe requires Japanese companies selling products in the EU market to manage and disclose data related to repair, recycling, and environmental impact through electronic provision of product information. This seminar will help participants understand what DPP is, and will explain not only the DPP compliance required for Japanese companies but also the path to formulating mid-to-long-term strategies utilizing DPP and translating them into concrete measures, from the perspectives of supply chain management and systemization. We understand that you are busy during this season, but we hope you will take this opportunity to participate and assist your company in its EU regulatory compliance and supply chain advancement. [Seminar Overview] Date and Time: Monday, June 29, 2026, 15:00 - 16:15 - Reception opens: 14:30 onwards - Seminar: 15:00 - 16:15 - Networking: 16:15 - 16:30 Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required) Format: In-person attendance *No online streaming available* Venue: KPMG Consulting, LLC Otemachi Financial City, 1-9-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo South Tower 20th Floor, Seminar Room 2 7-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi Direct access from Exit A1 of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Otemachi Station Accessible from Exits E1 and A4 of Otemachi Station (Hanzomon Line, Chiyoda Line, Tozai Line, Toei Mita Line) Capacity: 50 people (First-come, first-served basis if applications exceed capacity) Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 17:00 Target Audience: Personnel from manufacturing companies, corporate planning, business planning, procurement, legal affairs, sustainability, and quality assurance departments doing business in the European market. Organizers: Circularise Japan, KPMG Consulting [Program] 15:00 - 15:05 Opening Go Tsuchiya, Executive Officer, Partner, KPMG Consulting 15:05 - 15:17 Session 1: Overview and Background of DPP-related Regulations Speaker: Muneaki Arao, Senior Manager, KPMG Consulting This session will provide a multifaceted overview of DPP, including its policy background, timeline, and the reasons for its introduction, by organizing its objectives from the perspectives of industrial policy, security strategy, and EU values, and considering its impact beyond the EU. 15:17 - 15:30 Session 2: The Forefront of DPP Compliance Speaker: Keiichi Horiuchi, Associate Partner, KPMG Consulting This session will explain the current state of preparation and challenges for DPP in Europe, trends surrounding the pioneering Battery Passport, and the future of data management and disclosure, by organizing key points. 15:30 - 15:42 Session 3: The Ideal System for DPP Compliance Speaker: Narihiro Fujimura, Senior Manager, KPMG Consulting This session will clarify the issues regarding the ideal system for DPP compliance, define implementation policies based on data linkage, governance, and scalability, and explain the concept of overall design with operational considerations. 15:42 - 16:10 Session 4: Product Introduction Speaker: Kotaro Ueno, Project & Operations Lead, Circularise Japan This session will introduce the services of Circularise Japan, which provides a product traceability platform supporting DPP compliance and operation, and explain the concept of a traceability foundation for balancing regulatory compliance and strengthening competitiveness. 16:10 - 16:15 Closing Kotaro Ueno, Project & Operations Lead, Circularise Japan 16:15 - 16:30 Networking Time will be provided for free consultation regarding the seminar theme. https://kpmg.com/jp/ja/events/2026/06/20260629-eu-dpp.html *In case of a large number of applicants, admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. *Please note that applications from individuals and companies in the same industry may be declined. About KPMG Consulting KPMG Consulting is a comprehensive consulting firm that supports the transformation of companies and organizations by combining industry knowledge across five domains: Strategy, Business Transformation, Technology/Digital, Risk Consulting, and Business Innovation. Consultants with extensive experience and skills collaborate across the 10 professional firms that make up KPMG Japan, and leverage KPMG's global network to provide support in achieving increased corporate value.