SEMINAR TIMETABLEGreen Transformation -Balancing Economic Growth, Energy Security, and Decarbonization-

Achieving global Net-Zero emissions is an highly ambitious goal. It requires “Green Transformation (GX)” that simultaneously advances economic growth, energy security, and decarbonization. There is no universal solution to this transformation; instead, it must be pursued through various pathways tailored to the circumstances of each country and region - such as industrial structures, energy supply composition, and social and geographical conditions. To accelerate a realistic and effective transition, it is essential to adopt an optimal mix of all available options. These include enhancing energy efficiency, promoting electrification, expanding renewables, and leveraging nuclear power, hydrogen, ammonia, and CCUS - based on the strategic decisions of each entity. With this perspective in mind, we invite you to join a dynamic discussion featuring experts from business, academia, and government. Together, they will explore the current landscape and future outlook of policies, markets, and technologies driving the global GX agenda.

Opening Remarks

TEZUKA Hiroyuki｜Chair, Working Group on Global Environment Strategy, Sub-Committee on Global Environment, Committee on Environment, Keidanren

Guest Remarks

ISHIHARA Hirotaka｜Minister of the Environment, Japan

Presentation

FUKUMOTO Takuya｜Deputy Director-General for GX Policy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
TEZUKA Hiroyuki｜Ditto
SAKAMOTO Toshiyuki｜Board Member, IEEJ
SASAKI Midori｜Deputy Chief of Sustainability Management Promotion Division, Taisei Corporation
AIBA Takao｜Chair, International Climate Change Policy Expert Group, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association

Panel Discussion

FUKUMOTO Takuya｜Ditto
SAKAMOTO Toshiyuki｜Ditto
SASAKI Midori｜Ditto
AIBA Takao｜Ditto
TEZUKA Hiroyuki (Moderator)｜Ditto

Moderator

MAEKAWA Nobuya｜Director, GISPRI

This seminar featured discussions with industry and government representatives on the theme of green transformation (GX), focusing on balancing growth, energy security and decarbonisation. In his keynote speech, Minister ISHIHARA expressed his strong determination to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, emphasising the need for international cooperation - including that of the AZEC - to promote GX. In his presentation, Mr FUKUMOTO, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, outlined various Japanese initiatives to realise GX. The panelists introduced the current status of technology and product development in the steel, construction, and automotive industries to contribute to their transitions, as well as the initiatives and challenges relating to expanding finance and international cooperation. The subsequent panel discussion provided an overview of the efforts of Japanese companies to transition, comparing their strengths and challenges with those of companies in other countries. The discussion also covered ways to support the development and implementation of various GX products and technologies.