Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda said at an online meeting on the 9th that the government's goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 46% in 2030 compared to 2013 will be addressed to the necessary costs and employment. He expressed concern about the impact of 2030 and expressed the idea that the discussion should be deepened in a way that is in line with the actual situation.
In this, Chairman Toyoda said, "The Japanese automobile industry was one of the first to promote the spread of electric vehicles, and in the last 20 years, it has reduced carbon dioxide by 23%, which is an extremely high level internationally."
On the other hand, regarding the government's goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 46% in 2030 compared to 2013, Chairman Toyoda said, "I can't see the discussion of the costs associated with the expansion of renewable energy. It seems that it is said that it is done by the private sector. "
On top of that, the government not only set a carbon-neutral target, but also required costs, saying, "If an internal combustion engine = an engine is said to be an enemy, most cars cannot be produced and employment may be lost." He expressed the idea that discussions should be deepened in a way that is in line with the actual situation, taking into account the impact on employment and employment.
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association plans to estimate the energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of the entire automobile industry next month, and to summarize the issues for the realization of a carbon-free society.