Japan’s Government Submits Comment Letter on European Commission ESRS Draft

The letter addresses the European Commission’s revised ESRS delegated regulation draft published on May 6, 2026, with Japan’s government response dated May 13, 2026.

Summary

Japan’s government issued a comment letter on the European Commission’s revised ESRS delegated regulation draft, according to the provided information. The draft was published by the European Commission (executive arm of the European Union) on May 6, 2026, and Japan’s government letter is dated May 13, 2026. The update concerns ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards), a regulatory reporting framework used in the European Union.

Terms & Concepts
  • ESRS: European Sustainability Reporting Standards, a disclosure framework used for corporate sustainability reporting in the European Union.
  • Delegated regulation: A legal measure that allows the European Commission to supplement or amend parts of an existing legislative framework.