87-3 Act concerning the Rational Use of Energy (1979) and Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures

Summary

The purpose of this Act is, with the aim of contributing to the assurance of the effective utilization of fuel resources according to the economic and social environment concerning energy both inside and outside Japan, to implement the measures required for the rational use of energy with regard to factories, transportation, buildings, and machinery and equipment as well as other necessary measures, etc. for comprehensively promoting the rational use of energy, thereby contributing to the sound development of the national economy.

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Issuer

Japan

Year

1998

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Japan Cabinet Office (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Transportation & Warehousing
Construction
Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals