{"id":3815,"date":"2023-07-06T09:30:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T00:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanclimate.org\/english\/?p=3815"},"modified":"2024-07-12T10:26:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T01:26:39","slug":"5th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanclimate.org\/english\/news-topics\/5th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"5th Anniversary of the Japan Climate Initiative: Achievements and Future Developments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u25a0Introduction<\/strong>
\nOn July 6, 2023, the Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) celebrated its 5th anniversary.
\nLooking back when JCI was established, there were some concerns about how this coalition would be perceived by the Japanese Non-State Actors (NSAs). However, not only did the number of members who joined from the beginning exceed expectations, but the number has continued to grow steadily ever since. It’s not just about increasing membership. JCI-organized events are participated by JCI members as well as many non-member attendees. In addition, the foundation was laid for the so-called \u201cAmbition Loop\u201d, in which the government and NSAs bring each other aiming higher, such is now customary as sending members\u2019 joint messages to the Japanese government.
\nThrough these activities over the past five years, JCI has pioneered a new field of NSAs in Japan’s climate actions, and we are proud that JCI has shown an indispensable presence in Japan.
\nThe followings are report on the activities to date and the prospects for the coming year.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Trajectory of main activities over the past five years <\/strong>(each year’s activity results can be seen in the annual updates<\/a>)\u3000<\/strong>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
The number of members has grown more than 7 times since its establishment.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nJCI participated in international conferences such as COP and disseminated Japan’s initiatives.<\/p>\n

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In total, 6,600 participated in the annual Japan Climate Action Summit, with 133 speakers\/panelists on the stage.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nSeven messages were sent from member organizations and engaged in dialogue with the with the government (past messages<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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\u25a0 The Achievements in the past year<\/strong>
\n1. Joined by 77 new organizations, bringing the total to 779<\/strong>
\nJCI started with 105 organizations on July 6, 2018, and 77 new organizations have joined in the past year, bringing the total to 779 organizations (595 companies, 38 local governments, and 146 others). New participating organizations consist of 72 companies, including 53 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, one local government, and four other organizations.
\nAmong all JCI member companies, the number of companies working on RE100 and SBT is also increasing. Of the 80 Japanese companies participating in RE100, 58* are JCI members, and 160 of the 572 Japanese companies that have obtained the SBTi approved targets or have committed to setting a Science Based Target within 2 years are JCI members. In addition, 77 out of 183 organizations participating in Race to Zero from Japan are JCI members.<\/p>\n

*Correct: 58 Japanese companies, Incorrect: 67 including foreign companies (Correction made on July 9, 2024)<\/p>\n

\u25b6 Newly joined 77 members (July 6, 2022- June 30, 2023)<\/a>
\n\u25b6 List of all member organizations<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Message from JCI to the world on the occasion of G7 in Japan<\/strong>
\nPrior to the G7 Ministers\u2019 Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo, on April 12, 2023, JCI released a joint message titled “Overcoming Two Crises with Renewable Energy and Carbon Pricing<\/a>\u201d. This message, endorsed by 303 JCI members (225 companies, 16 local governments, 62 organizations and NGOs, etc.) called on the Japanese government to introduce effective measures to accelerate the introduction of renewable energy and implement regulatory reforms in order to realize the goal agreed upon by the G7 at last year’s summit to “achieving a fully or predominantly decarbonized electricity supply by 2035”. In the midst of the simultaneous climate and energy crises, this message was the first time that Japanese companies, local governments, and organizations had come together, individually and collectively, by name, to call for stronger climate change countermeasures, including the early introduction of practical carbon pricing. The message, which included a wide range of companies, local governments, and organizations, represents the collective determination of Japanese Non-State actors to take the initiative in reducing emissions and the strong will to strengthen policies to support these efforts in order to overcome the two crises. On the same day, a press conference<\/a> was held in Sapporo and was covered by numerous media outlets both in Japan and overseas.<\/p>\n

3. Urging the Japanese government<\/strong>
\nIn conjunction with the above announcement, on April 12, 2023, a letter from the Co-Representatives of JCI<\/a> was sent to the Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Minister of the Environment, along with the JCI message. In addition, JCI secretariat visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Cabinet Office, and the Ministry of the Environment to reiterate the significance and problem awareness of the JCI message and confirmed to continue the dialogue and cooperation in the future.<\/p>\n

4. Strengthening efforts of Japanese NSAs: events<\/strong>
\nJCI hosted following events as a place to share the global movement to overcome the climate crisis, the pioneering experiences of Japanese companies and local governments, and enhance the efforts of Non-State Actors.<\/p>\n

\u25c7JCI Webinar Series #3 \u201cChallenges on Phaseout of Coal Power Generation: From Perspectives of the Policies in the UK and Japan\u201d<\/a>(July 8, 2022)
\n\u25c7JCI Webinar: Race to Zero Participation Requirements Revised <\/a>(August 25, 2022)
\n\u25c7JCI Members Only Online Workshop (September 1, 2022)
\n\u25c7Japan Climate Action Summit 2022<\/a> (October 14, 2022)
\n\u25c7Event @ <\/a>COP27 Japan Pavilion <\/a>(November 14, 2022)
\n\u25c7JCI Webinar: G7\/GX Basic Policy <\/a>(February 10, 2023)
\n\u25c7Transition Plans: What, why, when and how?<\/a>(March 28, 2023)<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Upcoming activities<\/strong>
\nAs shown in the Synthesis Report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, a 65% reduction in global CO2 emissions by 2035 is necessary to limit the increase in global average temperature to 1.5\u00b0C. To achieve this, the Japanese government must also raise its emission reduction target, strengthen reduction measures toward 2030, and accelerate reduction.
\nTo that end, JCI will continue to act to increase the momentum for Japan’s climate change countermeasures, accelerate concrete actions by all actors, and transform Japan’s reduction targets and climate policies into those that are consistent with the world’s 1.5\u00b0 C target.<\/p>\n

1. Events: Japan Climate Action Summit 2023 and webinar series<\/strong>
\nJapan Climate Action Summit 2023 (JCAS2023) will be held both in-person at the venue and online on Friday, October 6ththis year, aiming to further improve the momentum for decarbonization in Japan. Details will be announced in due course.
\nIn addition, a series of webinars will be hosted before JCAS2023.<\/p>\n

Series #1 \u201c<\/a>Knowing Science: IPCC 6th Assessment Report Key Points of Synthesis Report and Targets\/Latest Trends in Formulation of Transition Plan<\/a>\u201d (July 13)
\nSeries #2 “Understanding the Situation: Current Status and Challenges of Japan’s GX Policy” (August)
\nSeries #3 “Raise Your Voice: Race To Zero 5th P: Persuade” (September)<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Participation in COP28 (November-December 2023)<\/strong>
\nJCI will participate in COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to\u00a0 December 12 this year.<\/p>\n

3. Advocacy activities that capture international trends<\/strong>
\nWhile grasping global trends and demands by taking advantage of important events such as the UN Climate Ambition Summit and G20 Summit in September, and COP28 in November to December, JCI members will actively promote policy proposals and participate in dialogues with the government aiming to increase the effectiveness of Japanese policies.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Conclusion: Message from Co-Representatives<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nWe do not have to wait for the IPCC 6th Synthesis Report and the World Meteorological Organization to issue alarm bells: the worsening of climate change knows no bounds. There is a growing sense of crisis around the world that we have already entered a dangerous level. Against this backdrop, efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 are not only about saving the planet from the climate crisis, but also increasing countries, regions, industries, companies, individuals, and societies\u2019 ability to survive in the 21st century.
\nThe Japanese government, which calls this social transformation the Green Transformation (GX), has passed the GX Promotion Act. While the size of the combined public and private investment of over 150 trillion yen planned in the GX policy shows its enthusiasm, the substance is not in line with the level and speed required globally and will not be ready in time for the climate crisis and the fierce GX competition that has already begun. If this is the case, it is up to the NSAs in Japan, especially JCI, to speak out and fill the gaps in Japan’s GX policy.
\nPlease recall JCI\u2019s founding commitment was to “stand at the forefront of global challenges in order to realize the decarbonized society envisioned by the Paris Agreement.” The next 5 to 10 years will be critical in the fight against the climate crisis. With this determination in mind, let us work hard for Japan, the world, and future generations.<\/p>\n

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Takejiro Sueyoshi and Sergio Shigeo Kato, Co-Representatives of JCI<\/p>\n

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<\/a>\u25a0 Newly joined 77 members during July 6, 2022 – June 30, 2023 (alphabetical order)<\/p>\n

\u3007<\/strong> Companies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
addlight Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nMori Building Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AHC Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nNext Level Japan K.K.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARAKAWA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.<\/span><\/td>\nNippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation<\/span><\/td>\nNitto Boseki Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AUCNET INC.<\/span><\/td>\nNITTO KOGYO CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAINZ CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\nNOK CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Canon Marketing Japan Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nNORITSU KOKI Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHAINON Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nOji Holdings Corporation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chubu Steel Plate Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nOkura Industrial Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRE, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nOpen House Group Co., LTD.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DAI-DAN CO., LTD.<\/span><\/td>\nORIX Asset Management Corporation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E\u30fb<\/span>J Holdings Inc.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nOsaki Electric Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earth Corporation<\/span><\/td>\nResona Asset Management Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EBARA JITSUGYO CO., LTD.<\/span><\/td>\nResona Holdings, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy Solution Japan Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nSAKATA INX CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ENVIPRO HOLDINGS Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nSANKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FINDEX Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nSanwa Holdings Corporation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORVAL CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\nSANYO SHOKAI LTD.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hulic Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nSEIKO GROUP CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iida Group Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nSEIKODO COMPANY Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insource Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nSharp Corporation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
istyle Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nShin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ITOCHU Corporation<\/span><\/td>\nShizuoka Yaizu Shinkin Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ITOHAM YONEKYU HOLDINGS INC.<\/span><\/td>\nSUMCO CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>IWATSU ELECTRIC CO., LTD.<\/span><\/td>\nT&D Holdings, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JAMCO Corporation<\/span><\/td>\nTESS Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nThe San-in Godo Bank, Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joshin Denki Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nTitan Kogyo, Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JTB Communication Design, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nTOA CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kisyou Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nTOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MinebeaMitsumi Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nTopy Industries, Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mitsubishi Jisho Investment Advisors, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nToyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION<\/span><\/td>\nTOYO KANETSU K.K.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Miyakoda Construction Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\nUSEN-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monex Group, Inc.<\/span><\/td>\nWay Back<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MORESCO Corporation<\/span><\/td>\nXels Japan., ltd.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3007<\/strong>Local government<\/strong>
\nToshima City<\/p>\n

\u3007<\/strong> Others<\/strong>
\nGreenpeace Japan
\nZeroemi
\nNPO NOUTOKAIGI
\nJapan Wind Power Association<\/p>\n

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PDF: 5th Anniversary of the Japan Climate Initiative: Achievements and Future Developments<\/a><\/p>\n

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