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

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