87-39 1997 Law No. 81 Environmental Impact Assessment Act

Summary

The purpose of this Act is, in recognition of the fact that it is extremely important, in terms of protecting the environment. It details environmental impact assessment.

Issuer

Japan

Year

1997

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Government (Government)

Instrument type

Law

Disclosure instrument

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

Restrictiveness
- Very Low 0.21%
Restrictions on business
- Low 0.04%
ESG
- E focus: environment, waste, water, conservation
- S focus: diversity
Sustainable Development Goals
GRI standards
Main industries targeted
- Administrative services, Construction, Management, Transportation