"Global Car Environmental Regulations Require Supply Chain-Level Response Strategies"

As environmental regulations in the global automotive market tighten, there have been suggestions that Korean companies need to establish countermeasures at the supply chain level.

On the 5th, the Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association (KAMA) held the 2nd Automotive Expert Committee Eco-friendly Vehicle Subcommittee meeting at the association hall located in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The topic selected for the day was "Strengthening International Environmental Regulations and Response Strategies of the Korean Automotive Industry."

Shin Hojung, director of the National Clean Production Support Center, who delivered the presentation, emphasized, "We need to prepare countermeasures at the supply chain level beyond individual automotive companies," adding, "At this time, it is necessary to make maximum use of digital technology."

Additionally, Director Shin pointed out that Korean companies should grasp the macro direction of overseas environmental regulations and actively express their opinions as stakeholders when environmental authorities in each country formulate regulations. For example, when the European Union (EU) created a restriction report on perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for the safe use of chemical substances, Korea submitted 55 opinion letters. This is significantly lower compared to Germany's 1,298 and Japan's 938 submissions.

Kang Nam-hoon, Chairman of the Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association (KAMA), is giving a welcome speech.
[Photo by KAMA]

Director Shin stated that to respond efficiently to environmental regulations in various countries, public data should be strategically secured through inter-industry collaboration. He also pointed out that Korea lacks sufficient incentives for companies that excel in responding to environmental regulations compared to other countries.

Finally, Director Shin mentioned the need for a digital collaboration system to respond to environmental regulations at the supply chain level. This means that a digital platform where not only finished vehicle manufacturers but also related companies such as raw material and software suppliers jointly respond to environmental regulations is important.

Gang Namhoon, chairman of KAMA who hosted the event, emphasized, "Environmental regulations in the automotive industry are changing to strengthen full-cycle supply chain management, and there are limits to companies responding on their own," adding, "Policy measures are needed to enhance regulatory capabilities at the supply chain level, including small and medium-sized material and parts suppliers."

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