Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama talked with industry about the government's greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030, and Akio Toyoda, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, expressed concern about the impact on employment. He emphasized the idea of advancing the policy while suppressing the impact on the economy.
At a meeting on the 10th, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Toyota expressed concern about the impact on employment of the government's goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 46% toward 2030 compared to 2013.
Regarding this, Minister Kajiyama said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 10th, "I fully understand the concerns of Chairman Toyoda."
On top of that, he said, "We must also consider the movement of employment without unemployment. This is also the responsibility of the country, and we would like to respond while having a firm dialogue with industry, etc." He emphasized the idea of advancing the policy.