Keidanren and Ministry of the Environment collaborate to realize a carbon-free society September 24, 13:06
Keidanren and the Ministry of the Environment have agreed to work closely together toward the realization of a carbon-free society, and will cooperate in attracting investment in companies that are focusing on research and development in the environmental field. I did.
On the 24th, Minister of the Environment Koizumi and Vice Chairman Tsutomu Sugimori of Keidanren agreed to work closely together toward the realization of a carbon-free society, and announced the specific details.
According to this, in addition to achieving Japan's goal of "reducing greenhouse gases by 26% by FY2030 compared to FY2013," we will pursue further reduction efforts and research and development in the environmental field. Both sides will work together to support companies that are focusing on 2030 and to attract investment.
In addition, we will exchange opinions on a regular basis to deepen cooperation and realize a virtuous cycle of environment and growth.
Regarding this agreement, Minister of the Environment Koizumi said, "We have been discussing with Keidanren about reviewing support for the construction of coal-fired power plants overseas and accelerating a carbon-free society beyond each other's standpoint. I would like to open my chest and discuss it, including the above, and lead to better results. "