{"id":4251,"date":"2024-11-21T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T01:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanclimate.org\/english\/?p=4251"},"modified":"2024-12-03T15:44:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T06:44:16","slug":"jci-message-2035ndc-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanclimate.org\/english\/news-topics\/jci-message-2035ndc-release\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: 236 Japanese non-state actors call for an ambitious 2035 target that is consistent with the 1.5 \u2103 goal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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UPDATE \u2013 November 21th, 2024: After the release on July 8th, 2024, 20 more JCI members endorsed the message and the total was updated to 236. In addition, comments<\/a>\u00a0from several members were released.<\/span><\/p>\n

Endorsement application was closed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8 July 2024<\/span><\/h1>\n

<Release> The list of endorsers for the JCI\u2019s Message<\/span><\/p>\n

JCI calls on the Japanese government to set an ambitious 2035 target<\/strong><\/span>
\nthat is consistent with the 1.5-degree goal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) today released a message \u201cJCI calls on the Japanese government to set an ambitious 2035 target that is consistent with the 1.5-degree goal\u201d (Annex 1). The main pillars of the message are “Japan needs the NDC to reduce GHGs by 66% or more in 2035 and the 7th Strategic Energy Plan should be designed to achieve this goal,” and “Now is the time to improve energy efficiency and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels.” It is endorsed by 216 organizations (153 companies, 5 local governments, 6 universities and research institutes, 52 organizations and NGOs, etc.) (Annex 2). JCI Co-Representatives Takejiro Sueyoshi and Shigeo Kato sent this message and a list of endorsing organizations to Prime Minister Kishida and other ministers, along with a letter entitled “Respond to the sincere voices of the Japanese non-state actors and develop an ambitious NDC that we can be proud of as a developed country.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The list of endorsing companies includes 71 TSE Prime listed companies and other Japan\u2019s leading companies in a wide range of industries such as IT, machinery, steel, electronic and electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, transportation, food, retail, housing and construction, civil engineering, and finance. The Japan Climate Leader\u2019s Partnership and the Network of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Business and Energy Future, which are business groups actively promoting climate action, were also named on the list. In addition, a diverse range of non-state actors, including local governments, consumer groups, a religious organization, universities and research institutes, NGOs\/NPOs, and youth groups, have endorsed the message.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Release\u3000PDF<\/a><\/span>
\nLetter to the Government (Tentative Translation)<\/a>\u3000PDF<\/a><\/span>
\nAnnex1<\/a>: JCI message\u3000PDF<\/a><\/span>
\nAnnex2<\/a>: List of endorsing organizations\u3000PDF<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

UPDATE<\/strong> \u2013 November 21th, 2024: After the release on July 8th, 2024, 20 more JCI members endorsed the message and the total was updated to 236. In addition, comments from several members were released.<\/span><\/p>\n

Updated list of endorsing organizations\u3000PDF<\/a>
\nComments from members \/ Supporting messages<\/a><\/p>\n

Related Information<\/strong> – International initiative\/organization working on renewable energy expansion also published policy recommendations towards the Japanese government.<\/span><\/p>\n

RE100 – Recommendations for Japan\u2019s Energy Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n

On June 25, 2024, RE100, which the Japan Climate Leaders Partnership (JCLP) supports as a regional partner, released its \u201cJapan Policy Recommendations\u201d. The recommendations state that 87 Japanese companies, the second largest in the world after the U.S., have committed to the RE100, but due to a shortage of domestic renewable electricity, they are unable to procure enough to meet their goals, and the 7th Basic Energy Plan of Japan needs a target of tripling the generation capacity of renewable energy by 2035 at the latest. In order to achieve this goal, the recommendations also call for six measures, including transparency and fairness in electricity prices.<\/p>\n

See the details of the recommendations:
\n\u30fbRE100 calls on the Japanese government to urgently grow renewables capacity<\/a>
\n\u30fbJapan policy recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n

Clean Energy Buyers Association – Issue Brief ENERGY CUSTOMER NEEDS IN JAPAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

On November 22, 2024, the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), a business trade association of a community of energy customers and partners, published “Issue Brief ENERGY CUSTOMER NEEDS IN JAPAN”. It pointed out that the primary challenge for CEBA\u2019s members and their more than 1,000 value chain partners located in Japan is limited access to cost effective renewable energy. CEBA encourages Japan\u2019s government to consider measures that will expand access to cost-effective renewable energy by 2035, accelerate deployment, and advance carbon-free technologies in future years as Japan develops its GX 2.0 and next Strategic Energy Plan.<\/p>\n

See the Issue Brief:
\nCEBA Issue-Brief: Energy Customer Needs in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Letter to the Government (Tentative Translation)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan<\/strong><\/span>
\nMs. Yoko Kamikawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/strong><\/span>
\nMr. Shunichi Suzuki, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services<\/strong><\/span>
\nMr. Tetsushi Sakamoto, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries<\/strong><\/span>
\nMr. Ken Saito, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and<\/strong> Minister for Green Transformation<\/strong><\/span>
\nMr. Tetsuo Saito, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism<\/strong><\/span>
\nMr. Shintaro Ito, Minister of the Environment<\/strong><\/span>
\nMr. Taro Kono, Minister of State for Regulatory Reform<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Respond to the sincere voices of the Japanese non-state actors
\nand develop an ambitious NDC that we can be proud of as a developed country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Japan Climate Initiative (JCI) today released a message “JCI calls on the Japanese government to set an ambitious 2035 target that is consistent with the 1.5-degree goal.” (Annex 1). This message was endorsed by 216 organizations (153 companies, 5 local governments, 6 universities and research institutes, and 52 organizations and NGOs, etc.) (Annex 2).<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the short timeframe of the call, the number of endorsements has exceeded 200, and they are diverse. Endorsing organizations include companies from a wide range of industries such as IT, machinery, steel, electronics and electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, transportation, food, retail, housing and construction, civil engineering, and finance, including 71 TSE Prime listed companies. The Japan Climate Leaders Partnership and the Network of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Business and Energy Future, which are business groups actively promoting climate action, were also named on the list. In addition, a diverse range of non-state actors, including local governments, consumer groups, a religious organization, universities and research institutes, NGOs\/NPOs, and youth groups, have endorsed the message. The number of consumers and members of the general public who belong to these organizations is enormous.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notably, for the first time ever in Japan, 216 non-state actors, including some of the country’s leading companies, have come forward by name and called for the phase-out of coal-fired power generation by the year 2035. Significantly, they also call for the accelerated deployment of solar and wind power generation, citing figures that show it is possible to increase the share of renewable energy to 65-80% of the electricity supply in 2035. It is no exaggeration to say that domestic stakeholders’ calls for a shift in Japan’s climate policy are reaching a tipping point.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the release of this JCI Message, we, the Co-Representatives of JCI, sincerely hope that the Japanese government will heed the voices of JCI members, who can be said to be the representatives of Japan, and redetermine its climate policy so that it will be able to play a major role in the global race to decarbonize, alongside the leading group in the fight against the climate crisis, while at the same time paving the way for the future of the country’s industries and economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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July 8, 2024<\/span>
\nTakejiro Sueyoshi and Shigeo Kato<\/span>
\nCo-Representatives, Japan Climate Initiative<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Annex1: JCI message<\/span><\/p>\n

Message from JCI<\/strong><\/span>
\nJCI calls on the Japanese government to set an ambitious 2035 target that is consistent with the 1.5 \u2103 goal<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Make this year the year of Japan’s energy policy transformation.<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis year is an extremely important year that will determine Japan’s near future. This is because the 7th Strategic Energy Plan and the next NDC, greenhouse gas reduction targets, are expected to be formulated. As the international community intensifies its competition towards decarbonization in order to achieve the world’s 1.5 \u2103 goal, Japan’s climate policies and the state of energy supply and demand will not only have a strong impact on people’s health and safety, but also shape the future of Japan’s industry and economy as well as its competitiveness and position in the international community.<\/span>
\nUnder these circumstances, Japanese non-governmental actors participating in the Japan Climate Initiative, JCI, call on the Japanese government to aim for the following and make this year a turning point in Japan’s energy policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Japan needs the NDC to reduce GHGs by 66% or more in 2035 and the 7th Strategic Energy Plan should be designed to achieve that goal.<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn the midst of this critical situation referred to as global boiling, the international community is accelerating efforts to achieve the 1.5 \u2103 goal. At COP28, the world committed to tripling the world’s installed renewable energy capacity and doubling the energy efficiency improvement rate by 2030, and in February of this year, the European Commission recommended a 90% greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions reduction by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.<\/span>
\nUnder these circumstances, unless Japan’s next NDC and the 7th Strategic Energy Plan are consistent with the 1.5 \u2103 target, it is deeply concerning that Japan will not be able to continue to grow sustainably and demonstrate its international competitiveness, and Japan’s industry will be removed from the global value chain. Furthermore, Japan will no longer be able to protect the health, safety, and employment of the people who form the basis of the industry.<\/span>
\nIn response to this sense of crisis, we call on the Japanese government to make the next NDC at least 66% or higher compared to 2013 levels, which is equivalent to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s 2035 global GHGs reduction of 60% compared to 2019 levels. We also urge that the 7th Strategic Energy Plan should be formulated in an integrated manner with the NDC, through wide-ranging discussions backed by scientific knowledge, in an open forum that includes the energy demand side and the next generation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now is the time to improve energy efficiency and accelerate renewable energy deployment for quickly transitioning away from fossil fuels.<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn order for Japan to reduce GHGs by 66% or more compared to 2013 levels by 2035, Japan must achieve its international commitment as a G7 member to fully or predominantly decarbonize the electricity sector by 2035. To this end, it is essential in the 7th Strategic Energy Plan to clarify the phase-out of coal-fired power generation by 2035, as well as to maximize the improvement of energy efficiency and the introduction of renewable energy.<\/span>
\nIn addition, Japan has already agreed to accelerate efforts to transition away from fossil fuels at COP28, and to phase out coal-fired power generation in the first half of 2030s at the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in April this year. Therefore, the phase-out of coal-fired power generation by 2035 and the transition away from other fossil fuels as quickly as possible towards 2050 are international commitments that Japan must fulfill, and serve as the basis for the arguments of this proposal.<\/span>
\nVarious estimates based on scientific grounds show that Japan has sufficient potential to triple its installed renewable energy capacity, and that it is possible to increase the proportion of renewable energy in electricity to 65-80% by 2035.<\/span>
\nIn order to steadily fulfill these international commitments, we call on the Japanese government to urgently create a foundation for the ultimate improvement in energy efficiency in buildings and product development by making full use of already available technologies as well as the acceleration of the renewable energy deployment centered on solar and wind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participation from Japan at the forefront of the world’s efforts to decarbonize.<\/strong><\/span>
\nWe believe that in order for Japan to achieve sustainable growth and decarbonization, it is necessary for diverse stakeholders to work together and share their knowledge and experience. JCI will deepen its collaboration with domestic and international non-state actors and governments to contribute to the realization of the 1.5 \u2103 goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Annex2: List of Endorsing Organizations<\/span><\/p>\n

List of endorsing organizations (alphabetical order)<\/strong>\u3000<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>(Total 236:Companies: 164 (including bank & investors: 9) *names in bold<\/strong> are TSE Prime listed companies (77)<\/span> Local Governments: 5, University & Research Institutions:6, Organizations\/NGOs: 61 )<\/span><\/p>\n

Companies (Total 164 (including bank & investors: 9) *names in bold<\/strong> are TSE Prime listed companies (77)<\/span><\/u>)<\/u><\/span><\/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\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\n\n\n
addlight Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advantest Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nMIYAGI EISEI KANKYO KOSHA, INC.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AEON MALL Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nMorinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ANA HOLDINGS INC.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNabtesco Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anritsu Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNAKASHIMA SHOKAI CO., LTD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARAKAWA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNeural Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architects Regional Planners & Associates\u30fbKyoto<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNext Level Japan K.K.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
artience Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNICHIRIN CO., LTD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNikon Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
asueku Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AUCNET INC.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benesse Holdings, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNomura Research Institute, Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
booost technologies, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNTT DATA Group Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brother Industries, Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOBAYASHI CORPORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business Brain Showa-Ota Inc.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\noffice 3.11, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAINZ CORPORATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOhisama-shinpo-energy.Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calbee, Inc.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOhkawa Printing Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Change Agent Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOKYA Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOTSUKA CORPORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOtsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Codo Advisory, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPanasonic Holdings Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COSEL CO.,LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPatagonia International Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crossfor Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPicot Energy Inc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSR Design Green Investment Advisory, Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPOLA ORBIS HOLDINGS INC.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DAI-DAN CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nRakuten Group, Inc.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daitec Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRecruit Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nRedMARS\uff3cADVenture, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decarbonization Support Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRenesas Electronics Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earth Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nRenewable Japan Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eco Style Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRicoh Company, Ltd.\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eco Works Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRICOH LEASING COMPANY, LTD.\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDGE INTERNATIONAL, INC.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRinkai Nissan Construction Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDO KAGURA Corporation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nS Research & Advisory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eisai Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSAKAE KOUKAN CO., LTD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EIZO Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSAKATA INX CORPORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-Konzal Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSAPPORO HOLDINGS LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ENECLOUD, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ENEOS Renewable Energy Corporation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSeiko Epson Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e’s Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ESPEC Corp.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSekisui House, Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-Square Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSequencEnergy CO., LTD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FINDEX Inc.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSHINRYO CORPORATION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foster Electric Company, Limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSHIONOGI & CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FP Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSHIZEN ENERGY Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fujita Corporation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fujitsu Limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSmartpower Corporation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSOCOTEC Certification Japan Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GEDF Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSoftBank Group Corp.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green Power Corporation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSOLAR WORLD Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greener Space Planning, LLC<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSony Group Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G-TEKT CORPORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSouth Pole Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hewlett Packard Japan, G.K.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
i GRID SOLUTIONS, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSUN GEOGRAPHY TECHNICAL CO., LTD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IDEC CORPORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuntory Holdings Limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J. FRONT RETAILING Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTaiyo Yushi Corp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan Carbon Management Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTAKARAZUKA SUMIRE ELECTRIC POWER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joshin Denki Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTakasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KAGOME CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTBM Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kajiwara Iron Works Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTerras Energy Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kao Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTESS Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kasetsukizai Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Asahi Shimbun Company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kawasaki mirai energy<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTODA KOGYO CORP.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kikkoman Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTOKYO STEEL MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nUhuru Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nUPDATER, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KONICA MINOLTA, INC.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nUTSUMI CO., LTD.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KOS\u00c9 Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nWacom Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KUBOTA Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nWastebox, Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nWATERSTAND Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LIXIL Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nXenesys Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LLC Odawara-kanagote Farm<\/td>\n<\/td>\nYAMATO JYUKEN, INC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LY Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nYamaha Corporation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machi Mirai Seisakusyo Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nYano Research Institute Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MAEDA CORPORATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nYOROZU CORPORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maeda Road Construction Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nZero Energy Company (ZEC),Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nZeroboard Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Miraisozobu<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bank & Investors (9)<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
AMAGASAKI SHINKIN BANK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daiwa House Asset Management Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daiwa House REIT Investment Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nomura Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schroder Investment Management (Japan) Limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SHIGA BANK, ltd.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shinkin Central Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shizuoka Yaizu Shinkin Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Local governments (16)<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Kawasaki City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Musashino City Government Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Omihachiman City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Setagaya City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toyonaka City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

University & Research Institutions (Total 6)<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chiba University of Commerce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewable Energy Institute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sacred Heart Institute for Sustainable Futures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SLSV CES INSTITUTE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sophia University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Organizations\/NGOs (61)<\/u><\/span><\/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
act beyond trust<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nJapan Kiribati Association<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Act-Kawasaki<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nJapan Solvent Recycling Industry Association<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Association to create a society with a consumer citizenship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nJapan Workers\u2019 Co-operative Union<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atsugi Citizens\u2019 Power Station<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nJapan Youth Conference<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CDP Worldwide-Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nJapan Youth Platform for Sustainability (JYPS)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citizens’ Alliance for Saving the Atmosphere and the Earth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nJapanese Consumers\u2019 Co-operative Union (JCCU)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citizens for Renewable Energy Promotion,Takarazuka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nKiko Network<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Climate Action Network Japan (CAN-Japan)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nNetwork of Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Business and Energy Future<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Climate Youth Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOisoeneshift<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collective Action Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nOSAKA YMCA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CONSUMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY KAGOSHIMA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPalsystem Consumers’ Co-operative Union<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CONSUMERS.JAPAN<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPeace & Nature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
consumers-kyoto<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nPeace Boat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Co-opdeli Consumers\u2019 Co-operative Union<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nRenewable Energy Organization of Hokkaido<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Earth Life Network<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSoka Gakkai<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eco Work Jissenjuku<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSolar Design Consortium<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
elsa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSolarbear Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental Veterans Firm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nStudio Ichigo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ethical Association<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSustainability Forum Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federation for Promotion of Zero-Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSustainable Management Forum of Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fukui Small Hydropower Plant Promotion Council<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSyonan Syoenetworking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green Building Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nThe Kawasaki Chamber Of Commerce and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green Practice Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTokorozawa Environmental People’s Association<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenpeace Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTokorozawa People’s Solar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hokkaido Green Fund<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nTokushima Regional Energy General Incorporated Association<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ichigo Bloom<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nUeda Citizen’s Energy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute for Geothermal Information<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nUtsukushima NPO Network<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nWEATHER CASTER NETWORK<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan Association of Environment and Society for the 21st Century (JAES21)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nWWF Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nZeroemi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan Environmental Lawyers for Future<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a>\u25a0Comments from the endorsing members (in alphabetical order)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sachihiko Harashina, President, Chiba University of Commerce<\/strong>
\nUniversities, as members of society, have the responsibility to tackle and promote decarbonization As the first challenger, the Chiba University of Commerce became the first 100% Renewable Energy university in Japan in 2019. We then joined the UN Race to Zero campaign, and to extend our activities to other universities, launched the Renewable Energy University League of Japan. The task of universities is to educate people and conduct research to further promote decarbonization. Each university must collaborate with divers stakeholders such as governments, companies, and NGOs as the hub of regional decarbonization.<\/p>\n

Masafumi Hikima, CFA, Professor and Executive Director of Finance, Sophia University<\/strong>
\nSophia University is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 as part of its medium- to long-term plan. This initiative is being advanced through a multi-faceted approach across three key areas:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Education and Research<\/strong>: The university is integrating a multidisciplinary approach to address global environmental issues, collaborating with various enterprises in this endeavor.<\/li>\n
  2. Operational Changes<\/strong>: As an institution, Sophia University is accelerating efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a comprehensive transition to renewable energy sources and engaging students in 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) activities.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustainable Investment<\/strong>: Acting as a responsible asset owner, the university is promoting sustainable investments that contribute to decarbonization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Achieving the 1.5\u00b0C target requires ambitious government policies and collaboration among various economic entities, including local governments, businesses, investors, NGOs, and NPOs. Sophia University emphasizes strengthening its decarbonization efforts while collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including the government.<\/p>\n

    Hiroko Ida, weather forecaster, newscaster \/ Chairperson, Weather Caster Network<\/strong>
    \nWeather phenomena have been becoming more extreme since the 2000s.
    \nIt is scientifically clear that global warming is the cause of the increase in abnormal weather, such as rising temperatures, extreme heavy rains, and stronger typhoons.
    \nEven if we achieve carbon neutrality in the future, abnormal weather will not suddenly decrease, and we will have to adapt to and live in even more severe conditions than the current climate.
    \nIn order to move towards a more livable future, even if only little by little, we must achieve the 1.5\u2103 target as much as possible. To do this, it is essential to move away from fossil fuels and accelerate the introduction of renewable energy.
    \nI hope that the government and other actors will not turn a blind eye to this fact and will take a proactive stance moving forward.<\/p>\n

    Luna Serigano, Campaigner, Japan Youth Conference<\/strong>
    \n2050 may feel like a distant future, but as I was born in 2002, I will still be 48 years old in 2050. The negative effects of climate change are already visible in Japan, with scorching heat waves and floods. The transition needed to reach the 1.5 degree target in areas like politics and economy is not a transition that we start \u201csomeday,\u201d but is an action we must take now.\u00a0 To do this, I call for an NDC target of 78% and a significant increase in the share of renewable energy. I urge a rapid shift in policies without being bound by past constraints, to create a world where future generations can thrive-before it is too late.<\/p>\n

    Sandra Wu, Wen-Hsiu, Chairperson and CEO, Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd.<\/strong>
    \nKokusai Kogyo is focusing on decarbonizing its own operations and providing local governments and businesses with technological solutions for decarbonization to fulfill its mission: create a better world to pass onto future generations, through geospatial information<\/em>.
    \nAt the same time, we also need society as a whole to accelerate its efforts to realize a decarbonized society. We call on our government to take action for acceleration, establishing social systems that ensure a stable supply of decarbonizing materials, recyclable fuels, and renewable energy at reasonable prices; and making decarbonization efforts mandatory in public procurement.<\/p>\n

    Green Practice Japan<\/strong>
    \n“The climate crisis is a crisis of life.” Air pollution from burning fossil fuels kills 5-8 million people a year worldwide and 40,000-50,000 people a year in Japan. Green Practice Japan are conveying the message that protecting the global environment leads to the protection of life and health, and we are taking action to achieve this. Through NDC and the 7th Basic Energy Plan, consistent with the 1.5\u00b0C target, we call for a shift away from fossil fuels and a significant expansion of renewable energy as a \u201cmeans to protect people’s health”.<\/p>\n

    \u25a0Supporting messages<\/strong>
    \nSeita Emori<\/strong>, Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives<\/strong>, The University of Tokyo<\/strong>
    \nWe are currently living on the hottest Earth in the last 100,000 years.
    \nThe global average temperature over the 12 months since last June has already risen over 1.5\u2103 above pre-industrial levels. This is a temporary upswing, but if things continue as they are, we will reach an average rise of 1.5\u2103 in the next 10 years or so. First of all, I would like to share this sense of urgency.
    \nThe IPCC reduction rate that is consistent with the 1.5\u2103 target to which JCI message refers is for the entire world, but from the perspective of fairness, Japan, as a developed country, should reduce at a faster pace than this. Considering this, we must recognize that Japan\u2019s \u201c66% reduction by 2035 compared to 2013 \u201d is actually a \u201clenient\u201d target in terms of consistency with the 1.5\u2103 target.
    \nIn order for major changes in society to occur quickly and equitably, we need not only to reconcile the interests of stakeholders at various levels of society, but also new ideas and initiatives that can turn situations that appear to be conflicts of interest into win-win situations.
    \nI hope that setting high goals will accelerate such changes immediately.<\/p>\n

    Julia Skorupska, Head of Secretariat, Powering Past Call Alliance<\/strong>
    \nTo keep 1.5c within reach, developed countries must phase-out unabated coal power by 2030. The G7 commitment to phase-out coal-fired power generation in the first half of the 2030s is a positive first step.
    \nFor Japan, an accelerated coal to clean transition is a chance to drive long-term prosperity and security, in a way which harnesses the power of local economies and boosts Japan\u2019s position as a global energy transition leader. Recognising that Japan faces unique challenges and opportunities in the coal to clean transition, the Powering Past Coal Alliance is ready to work with Japan and its non-state actors, building on our experience working with over 180 governments, local government and business members, including the rest of the G7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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