Japan plans green transition road map for emissions-heavy industries

Government encourages investors to ditch all-or-nothing view on decarbonization

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A Kobe Steel works in Kakogawa, Japan. Home to many carbon-intensive businesses, Japan has advocated for a transitional approach to decarbonization. © Reuters

HIROKO MATSUMOTO and KO FUJIOKA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan will outline steps for a green transition in carbon-intensive industries as early as fiscal 2022, aiming to encourage greater investment in measures designed to reduce emissions in stages.

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