Keidanren accepts discussions about the introduction of "carbon pricing," which requires companies to bear the burden of achieving a carbon-free society in response to requests from the business community to the government and the ruling party for tax reform next year, while the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry accepts discussions. The place is demanding a cautious response, and the difference in position is once again highlighted.
Keidanren and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry have summarized their requests for tax reform next year, when discussions between the government and the ruling party are in full swing.
Of these, Keidanren has decided to impose a carbon tax according to emissions regarding the introduction of carbon pricing, which is being considered by the government for the realization of a carbon-free society and in which companies bear the cost of carbon dioxide. While showing a negative position, he said, "We should pursue the optimal way while paying attention to the impact on the domestic economy," and announced a stance of accepting discussions by changing the policy so far.
On the other hand, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry has stated that it is "opposed to the introduction of carbon pricing such as carbon tax" because it will increase the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises, and is requesting a cautious response.
The Keidanren and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry have decided to strengthen their efforts toward the government and the ruling party toward the end of the year, but the difference in position regarding the policy for a carbon-free society is once again highlighted.