Japan industry minister denies raising 2030 emissions reduction target to 45%
Friday, April 09, 2021, 10:10 GMT+7
TOKYO -- Japan’s industry minister said on Friday there was no truth to a media report that the government was aiming for a 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction of 45% from fiscal year 2013 levels, against the current 26% target.
The target has to be realistic, Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama told a news conference.
Kyodo news agency said on Thursday that Japan is looking to raise its 2030 GHG emissions reduction target to a 45% cut on fiscal 2013 levels from 26% now, citing government sources.
