Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fall to a record low in fiscal 2023

Emissions from industry in fiscal 2023 declined 4.0% from the previous year, and those from households fell 6.8%, according to the Environment Ministry. | GETTY

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April 25, 2025

Japan's greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal 2023, which ended in March last year, declined 4.0% from the previous year to a record low of 1,071 million tons in carbon dioxide equivalent, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
The figure was down 23.3% from fiscal 2013.

The decrease came as the proportion of renewable and nuclear energy exceeded 30% of overall power sources and manufacturing activities slowed.

Emissions from industry declined 4.0% from fiscal 2022, and those from households fell 6.8%. The transport sector posted a 0.7% drop as people used buses and taxis less frequently.

The government has a goal of reducing emissions by 60% in fiscal 2035 compared to fiscal 2013 and by 73% in fiscal 2040 to achieve carbon neutrality by calendar 2050.