The timing of the introduction of `` carbon pricing '', in which companies and others bear the cost according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, which the government is considering to realize a decarbonized society, has become clear.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's proposal, the policy is to start full-scale operation of "emissions trading," in which the reduced amount of emissions is traded on the market in 2026, four years from now.
In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero, the government is considering the introduction of "carbon pricing," in which companies bear the cost according to their carbon dioxide emissions.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's proposal for the timing of this introduction has been clarified, and the policy is to start full-scale operation of "emissions trading" in the market in 2026.
In addition, in order to reduce the use of fossil fuels, electric power companies will be allocated emission allowances for a fee in stages from fiscal 2033 and will be asked to bear the burden.
In addition, the government plans to introduce a system that requires oil wholesalers and trading companies that import fossil fuels to pay a certain amount of "levy" from fiscal 2028, with a policy of initially lowering the level of the burden and gradually increasing it. is.
The government has decided to issue 20 trillion yen in new government bonds called "GX Economic Transition Bonds" to support investment in decarbonization. I am about to finish.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will present such a proposal at the council on the 14th, and will report it at the government meeting for the realization of a decarbonized society to be held later this month.