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JAPAN'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FALL 2.5% IN FY22/23 TO RECORD LOW
In the fiscal year through March 2023, Japan's greenhouse gas emissions declined by 2.5%, reaching a record low, as per government data released on Friday. This reduction was attributed to decreased emissions in both the industrial and service sectors. Emissions for the 2022/23 year amounted to 1.135 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, down from 1.164 billion tons recorded in the previous year, according to data from the environment ministry. This marked the lowest figure since data collection began in 1990/91, following a rise in emissions in 2021/22, which was the first increase in eight years.
The industrial sector experienced a notable decline of 5.3%, while the commercial and services sector saw a decrease of 4.2%. However, emissions from the transportation sector rose by 3.9%, attributed to increased passenger traffic amid the recovery of socioeconomic activities from the pandemic, as stated by the ministry. Japan, ranking as the world's fifth-biggest emitter, aims to reduce emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030. If successful, emissions in 2030 are projected to be 0.76 billion tons. The emissions recorded for 2022/23 represent a reduction of 19.3% from 2013 levels.