Regarding raising the greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030, which the government is considering, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama has set the maximum ambitious target while considering the current technological level and the impact on industry. I said I want to put it out.
Regarding the greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030, the government is considering raising the current target of 26% reduction compared to 2013, and Prime Minister Suga said at the Climate Change Summit from 22nd. It shows the idea of wanting to judge as one milestone.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 20th, "How much can be reduced with the current technology, introduction of energy saving and renewable energy, restart of nuclear power plants confirmed to be safe We are building up, including the above. We must fully consider the impact on the international competitiveness and employment of the industrial world. ”He said,“ I want to put out the most ambitious things. We are working under the policy. "
In addition, Minister Kajiyama commented on the relationship with the ongoing review of the basic energy plan, which is discussing what to do with the ratio of power sources such as renewable energy and nuclear power in 2030. The consistency between the reduction target and the energy mix will be questioned, so we are close to that point. "