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Government Sets Upper and Lower Price Limits for FY2026 GX-ETS

Publication date: Dec 30, 2025  Government Sets Upper and Lower Price Limits for FY2026 GX-ETS The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)’s expert meeting discussed the upper and lower price limits for FY2026 emissions allowances and obtained approval from its members, completing discussions on the core pillars of the GX-ETS (Emissions Trading System). After …

Japan Prepares for Introduction of Emissions Trading System (ETS)

Publication date: Sept 1, 2025 Japan Prepares for Introduction of Emissions Trading System (ETS) Japan Prepares for Introduction of Emissions Trading System (ETS) From FY2026, Japan’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) is expected to begin operation, covering businesses with direct CO2 emissions of 100,000 tons or more. Under the Subcommittee on the Emissions Trading System, detailed …

Year in review 2024 (December 2024)

Publication date: Dec 23, 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve taken stock of some of the key developments shaping Japan’s energy market this year. While progress continues, there’s still much work to be done to achieve the nation’s ambitious decarbonization goals. Read the full article below to uncover the key developments and milestones …

Government Working Group Kicks off Plans for New Emissions Trading System

Publication date: Sept 20, 2024 Government Working Group Kicks off Plans for New Emissions Trading System Japan’s Cabinet Secretariat held the first meeting of the Carbon Pricing Expert Working Group (WG) on September 3, 2024. This WG was established to finalize the detailed design of the emissions trading system (ETS) in preparation for its full-scale …