JFE, Mitsui Chemicals push Japan CO2 cuts from materials sector

Suppliers of carbon-intensive steel, plastics start long transition to cleaner energy

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Steel and chemicals are responsible for over half the energy-related CO2 emissions in Japan's industrial sector.  (Photo courtesy of JFE Steel)

SHUHEI OCHIAI and HIROKO MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- From steelmakers to chemical companies, some of Japan's largest industrial greenhouse gas emitters have announced plans to transition to cleaner energy, as pressure grows to reduce their carbon footprint.

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