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The Japan TimesWeekender issue 4 Apr 2026

Japan's Carbon Clock Is Ticking

For years, climate action in Japan's corporate sector ran on goodwill. That changes this April. Around 300 to 400 of the country's heaviest emitters, collectively responsible for about 60% of Japan's total emissions, must now begin mandatory climate reporting…For years, climate action in Japan's corporate sector ran on goodwill. That changes this April. Around 300 to 400 of the country's heaviest emitters, collectively responsible for about 60% of Japan's total emissions, must now begin mandatory climate reporting…Expert summary pending. Showing the newcomer version.

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