Strategic Utilization of LCA and SCM in the Resource Circulation Era

Seminar Overview

The seminar titled "Strategic Utilization of LCA and SCM in the Resource Circulation Era" will be held on October 5, 2026. Led by Shuichiro Tsuruta, who is the head of the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization, as well as the senior director at Akita University and a lecturer at Musashino University, this event aims to provide insights into sustainable supply chain management and life cycle assessments (LCA).

Event Details

- Date: October 5, 2026 (Friday)
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (JST)
- Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato, Tokyo
- Options to Attend:

- In-Person Attendance
- Live Streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Archive Access for Two Weeks

Key Topics

As companies face increasing resource constraints and geopolitical risks, there is a growing need for supply chain strategies that balance decarbonization and resource circulation. This seminar will position LCA not just as a method for environmental impact assessment but as a pivotal management tool to enhance SCM and implement resource circulation strategies.

Attendees will gain a comprehensive view of current trends related to decarbonization and resource circulation, including decision-making processes that consider the entire lifecycle from procurement and manufacturing to usage, collection, and recycling.

Agenda Topics Include:

1. The Essence and Background of Environmental Issues
2. Calculating LCA
3. International Trends Regarding Resource Circulation and Decarbonization
4. The Necessity of Eco-Design
5. Building Value Chains Incorporating LCA and Resource Circulation
6. Environmental Information Disclosure and Corporate Management
7. Q&A Session and Networking

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact the New Social Systems Research Institute:

- Address: 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato, Tokyo
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 03-5532-8850
- Fax: 03-5532-8851
- More Info: SSK Website

About SSK Institute

The New Social Systems Research Institute (SSK) was established on December 6, 1996, and has been organizing approximately 500 business seminars annually for over 28 years. SSK seminars aim to quickly provide high-level management strategy, marketing, and technology information in a diversified business environment, contributing to the creation of business opportunities.

The institute also expands into various business engagements, offering services such as seminar planning and management, instructor dispatch, B2B advertising, commissioned research, market research reports, and on-demand seminar sales. SSK remains committed to delivering cutting-edge information and acting as a strategic partner for its clients.