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Mitsubishi launches Japan CDR Coalition to accelerate carbon removal

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🗞️ Driving the news: Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Research Institute have jointly launched the Japan CDR Coalition to accelerate the development and deployment of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies
Scheduled for official launch in September 2025, the coalition will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform to coordinate industry, academia, and government efforts in scaling carbon removal as part of Japan’s net-zero strategy

🔭 The context: Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) Promotion Law (2023) and the GX2040 Vision emphasize CDR as a cornerstone for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and achieving long-term climate goals
With other regions such as the U.S. and EU advancing large-scale CDR investments, Japan is under pressure to develop its own infrastructure and regulatory frameworks to remain competitive in carbon tech and climate leadership

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: CDR is essential for offsetting residual emissions from sectors like cement, steel, and aviation
Japan’s proactive coordination of public-private stakeholders could fast-track scalable carbon removal, aligning national emissions targets with global climate commitments
However, success will depend on clear standards, rigorous accounting, and ensuring CDR complements — not replaces — direct emission reductions

⏭️ What's next: The Japan CDR Coalition will focus on developing regulatory standards, shaping market mechanisms, and attracting investment into CDR solutions
It aims to become the central vehicle for building Japan’s CDR economy, with early deliverables expected after its September launch
This initiative could also inform regional climate policy and attract international collaboration in Asia-Pacific

💬 One quote: “The coalition will support the realization of a carbon-neutral society by advancing practical CDR solutions and building a business environment that fosters demand and investment.” – Japan CDR Coalition statement

📈 One stat: Japan must scale carbon removal to offset tens of millions of tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2050, according to GX2040 targets

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