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Booost to Lead Seminar on Automotive LCA Trends

Booost Inc., a leading provider of sustainability ERP solutions based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, will participate in an online seminar on December 24, 2025, at 14:00. The event, organized by K&ESG Inc., targets OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and automotive parts manufacturers, focusing on the latest developments in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the automotive sector under UNECE/WP.29. Attendees will gain insights into the LCA evaluation process, from tool implementation to third-party verification.

Background of the Seminar

Currently, UNECE/WP.29 is discussing the rules for LCA specific to automobiles, with plans to adopt these rules by the end of the year. In Europe, the EC-funded "TranSensus LCA" project is at the forefront of developing these rules, while in Japan, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) is set to release a carbon footprint guideline for automotive products in 2024. The development of LCA rules is intertwined across regions and organizations, each progressing independently.

This seminar features presentations from key players in the LCA field, including K&ESG, SGS Japan—an agency for third-party verifications—and Booost itself, covering the latest updates, evaluation requirements, and practical preparations for LCA in the automotive industry.

Seminar Details

K&ESG will provide updates on the development status of automotive LCA rules across various regions, including Europe, Japan, and internationally, and will share insights on evaluation requirements for the expected UNECE/WP.29 rules. Booost will introduce specific LCA evaluation methodologies using its sustainability ERP product, "booost Sustainability," tailored for the automotive industry through the "booost Automotive" solution. SGS Japan will offer guidance on the preparatory steps and common pitfalls for third-party verification related to automotive LCA.

This seminar is particularly beneficial for professionals struggling with LCA calculations and disclosures or Tier 1 suppliers facing demands for Carbon Footprint (CFP) disclosures from European OEMs.

Seminar Overview:

• - Title: Trends in A-LCA at UNECE/WP.29 and Preparations for Automotive LCA – Comprehensive Guide from Tool Implementation to Third-Party Verification
• - Date: December 24, 2025 14:00–15:30
• - Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
• - Hosted by: K&ESG Inc.
• - Cost: Free (registration required)

What Participants Will Learn:

• - Latest trends in automotive LCA rules and their practical implications
• - Evaluation requirements for CFP disclosures as demanded by European OEMs
• - Developments in automotive LCA standards across different regions (EU, Japan, international)
• - LCA calculation methodologies using booost's PCF tool for the automotive sector
• - Preparation steps and common deficiencies for third-party verifications (Assurance)
• - Evaluation requirements outlined in the expected UNECE/WP.29 automotive LCA proposal

Recommended For:

• - Automotive manufacturers and parts suppliers involved in LCA/CFP calculations
• - Tier 1 suppliers encountering CFP disclosure requests from European OEMs
• - Department heads preparing for the implementation of automotive LCA rules
• - Professionals challenged by LCA disclosures
• - Those seeking to establish an effective calculation framework, including third-party verification

Speakers' Profiles

• - Mr. Taku Nosoko, CEO of K&ESG Inc.: Previously involved in consulting services at Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting Co., he launched K&ESG in 2024, focusing on LCA consulting. He is also pursuing research at Yokohama National University.

• - Mr. Tomohiro Tokura, Technical Expert/ESG Advisor at SGS Japan: With experience in sustainable management systems since joining SGS in 2010, he specializes in carbon footprint verification and assurance services.

• - Dr. Tetsushi Uemura, Fellow at Future Design Division: An expert in infrastructure development and sustainability, he leads projects focusing on product carbon footprint and has a vast academic background in environmental studies.

This seminar is a critical opportunity for industry players to prepare for upcoming regulations and enhance their sustainability practices through sound LCA strategies.