Japan has enhanced its target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 from 26% compared to 2013 level to 46%. The country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 by promoting renewables (mainly wind and solar) and cutting its reliance on fossil fuels. According to Japan's Strategic Energy Plan, the share of renewables in the power mix should increase from 17% in fiscal year 2018 to 22-24% by 2030.
Japan’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 2.9% in the financial year 2019-2020 (April 2019-March 2020) to 1,212 MtCO2eq, their lowest level since 1990-1991, according to final figures from the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. It is the sixth year in a row of decline, which is mainly driven by the increased use of renewable energies, the restart of nine nuclear reactors and a lower energy demand thanks to a warmer winter and a reduced energy consumption by industry. It represents a 14% decline compared to the financial year 2013.
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