It requires specified entities to calculate their GHG emissions and report the results to Government.
Ministry of Environment
Government ministryEnvironment
More informationThose effected are So-called “specified establishment emitters” are considered those that use more than 1,500 kl energy per year by crude oil equivalent for all establishments, and that (1) conduct business activities with each establishment emitting 3,000 tons or more CO2 by type of greenhouse emission gas and (2) employ 21 or more staff in total for all establishments.
Organizations covered by the instrumentLarge private and listed companies
Target organization notesOrganizations who consume more than 1,500kl (crude oil equivalent) of energy ; Specified Carriers or Specified Consigners designated in the Law concerning the Rational Use of Energy; All organaizetions following requirements (1) and (2): (1) Conduct specified business activities emitting 3,000 tons or more CO2 by type of greenhouse emission gas; (2) Employ 21 or more staff in total for all organization
Industry scopeAll/none specified
Disclosure venueData disclosure to government
ESG coverage - E (Environment)Climate & GHG emissions
Current
CountryJapan
RegionAsia Pacific
Date of publication2005
Issuer typeGovernments (governmental department, agency)
Reporting requirementsPublic law and regulation
Mandatory or voluntaryMandatory
The geographical scopeNational/federal