The Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP) handed a proposal to Minister Muto Yoji of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), calling for accelerated GHG emission reductions and an increase in the proportion of renewable energy to halt the climate crisis while maintaining steady growth in the Japanese economy. (The second from left is CAJ Representative Director Takeuchi; the third is Minister Muto, and the fourth is JCLP Co-chair Ms Miyake).

In formulating the GHG reduction targets and the Strategic Energy Plan, JCLP requests the government to set ambitious targets of “reducing GHG emissions by at least 75%” and “raising the share of renewable energy to 60% or more in the power supply mix” by 2035 (compared to FY2013).

During the meeting, JCLP emphasized the critical importance of speeding up the decarbonization process and deploying renewable energy for Japanese companies; otherwise, the Japanese economy would lose its competitiveness, and economic securities would be impaired.

The meeting concluded with JCLP’s strong expectations for METI to exercise its leadership to ensure this end.