Toru Nozawa, chairman of the Japan Paper Association, said that the government is considering carbon pricing, which requires companies to bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. We called for careful discussion so as not to hinder the growth of the company.
To realize a carbon-free society, the government is fully studying a system called carbon pricing, in which companies and others bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
At a press conference, Chairman Nozawa of the Japan Paper Association, which is made by paper manufacturers, said, "The paper industry has set a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from paper production to virtually zero by 2050, but the government has set a goal. I am paying close attention to the discussions that have begun. "
He added, "When the voluntary efforts of the industry are going to work in a restraining direction. I have to be very concerned." He said, he was careful not to hinder technological innovation for decarbonization and corporate growth. I asked for a discussion.