Greenhouse gas "emissions zero" the end of the year to prospect in the planning phase of Economy, Trade and Industry on October 26 at 19 42 minutes

In response to Prime Minister Suga's statement that he would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said at a press conference, "Japan needs to make all-out efforts. "I said, was to clarify the policy put together a concrete plan for the achievement of the goal to prospect the end of the year.

Prime Minister Suga stated in his statement on the 26th, "We aim to realize a carbon-neutral society in 2050, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050."



In response to this, Minister Kajiyama said at a press conference, "Carbon neutrality is not an easy task, and Japan needs to make all-out efforts. It is necessary for industry, government and academia to work seriously with high goals." I did.



Sonouede, said, "going to the intensive discussion about the path to become a carbon neutral in 2050", it was to clarify the policy put together a concrete plan for the achievement of the goal to prospect the end of the year.



The plan includes the spread of hydrogen energy and offshore wind power generation, "carbon recycling" that recovers carbon dioxide and uses it as fuel, and the systems and support measures necessary to promote technological development of storage batteries. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to proceed with discussions at a council of experts.



Minister Kajiyama said, "I would like to mobilize all the support in terms of budget and tax system."