Discussing the cost burden according to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions
Regarding “carbon pricing,” which puts a price on carbon dioxide and bears costs according to emissions, Minister Koizumi stated that “it is a big point as a measure against climate change,” and said that he would like to accelerate discussions for introduction. Showed.
“Carbon pricing” is a method that puts a price on carbon dioxide and costs the company and household according to the amount of emissions.
During the UN conference “COP25”, which was held until the 15th, discussing global warming countermeasures, the UN Secretary General Guterres was appealing for the need to introduce it.
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 17th, Koizumi Environment Minister took a “carbon tax” as an example of carbon pricing, which is one of the carbon pricings. "I just had a consumption tax hike in October, and I'm probably getting the impression that it's a tax increase again. I think it's a waste if I don't get to understand why the debate is taking place."
And the business community is opposed to the introduction of carbon pricing. “First of all, I feel the importance of having a public discussion. It is a very big discussion in the international community. I would like to convey that I would like to work with the recognition that this is a major point as a measure against climate change, ”and expressed the idea of accelerating the discussion toward introduction.