Japan materials makers embrace carbon neutral production

Mitsubishi Chem and Nippon Steel work to slash emissions footprint

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The steel sector is responsible for about 30% of industrial CO2 emissions worldwide. © Reuters

TAITO KUROSE and SOTARO YUMAE, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- From plastic to steel, some of Japan's top makers of industrial materials have ramped up efforts to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions as their customers seek to cut CO2 across their entire supply chains.

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