The Current State of EV Battery Circular Economy and Market Formation

The upcoming seminar titled "The Current State of EV Battery Circular Economy and Market Formation" will be hosted by Takashi Momiyama, an Incubation Producer at the Japan Research Institute, on November 6, 2025. This seminar aims to delve into the essential aspects of creating a sustainable ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in light of growing protectionist policies worldwide.

Seminar Overview

The event is scheduled to take place from 4 PM to 6 PM at the SSK Seminar Room located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, as well as via live broadcast on Zoom. Attendees will also have access to an archive of the session for two weeks, allowing them to view it at their convenience.

Key Discussion Points

The focus of the seminar will be on the current challenges and opportunities in the circular economy concerning EV batteries. There is a pressing need for effective resource security and new market creation, particularly as Japan faces significant hurdles in managing the lifecycle of EV batteries. Currently, most used EV batteries are being exported overseas alongside the vehicles, raising concerns about the potential acceleration of this trend due to increasing global protectionism, especially under recent U.S. tariffs and China's rare earth export regulations.

Geopolitical Risks and Circular Economy

The seminar will analyze how geopolitical risks impact the establishment of a circular economy within Japan. It will provide an overview of the measures that governments, local authorities, and private enterprises have implemented to address these challenges. The intent is to propose strategies that could further expedite the formation of a circular economy for EV batteries in Japan.

Seminar Agenda

1. What is the Circular Economy of EV Batteries?
- Definition of Circular Economy
- Overview of the Circular Economy for EV Batteries

2. Global Trends
- Movements in the EU, USA, and China
- Insights for Japan based on international trends

3. Domestic Developments
- Policy trends and government initiatives
- Market trends and corporate initiatives
- Current situation of used EV batteries being exported

4. Current State of Japan's EV Battery Circular Economy
- Processes for establishing a circular economy
- Current positions of government, local authorities, and private companies
- Current state of circular economy market formation

5. Recommendations for Circular Economy Development
- Strategies to foster EV battery circular economy in Japan

6. Q&A Session and Networking
- Participants will have the opportunity to engage with Mr. Momiyama and exchange business cards.

Conclusion

This seminar is crucial for a wide array of stakeholders, including those involved as suppliers or users within the electric vehicle sector. With the growing interest in sustainability and circular economies, this event aims to provide valuable insights and foster collaboration among industry players.

For more details or inquiries, please contact:
New Social System Research Institute
Tokyo, Minato-ku, Nishishimbashi 2-6-2, Zaimaックス Nishishimbashi Building 4F
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
URL: SSK Research Institute

About SSK
Established on December 6, 1996, the New Social System Research Institute (SSK) has organized approximately 500 business seminars annually for over 28 years. The aim is to swiftly provide high-level management, marketing, and technology information in a diversifying business environment, contributing to the creation of business opportunities. SSK aims to remain a strategic partner by delivering the most cutting-edge information available.