Toward the realization of a carbon-free society by 2050, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama will price carbon dioxide emissions at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 26th, and ask companies to bear the cost. It was clarified that a study group will be set up soon to start full-scale examination of the method called.

In this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said, "We will start a study group on carbon pricing in mid-February. It will be set up as a place for wide-ranging discussions, and the Ministry of the Environment will also attend as an observer." Revealed.



At the study group, a wide range of discussions will be held, including the carbon tax that is levied according to the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, and the emissions trading system that sets an upper limit on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions of companies and buys and sells excess and deficiency. Is supposed to do.



In addition, Minister Kajiyama will formulate guidelines on what kind of information should be disclosed to investors when companies with high greenhouse gas emissions raise funds necessary for investment in energy-saving fields. It also announced that it will set up a study group jointly with the Financial Services Agency and the Ministry of the Environment.