The AJBCC invites you to breakfast roundtable discussion on Japanese government's Green Transformation (GX) policy with special guest speaker, Dr Toshi Arimura, Faculty Fellow at the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI).
Background
In order to achieve the carbon neutrality target, the Japanese government has adopted the Green Transformation (GX) policy. As an essential element of the GX policy, Japan is introducing carbon pricing, including the GX-ETS and the GX Surcharge. GX-ETS, which started on a voluntary basis, will become mandatory in 2026. The GX surcharge will be imposed on imported fossil fuels after 2028. These new policy instruments will affect Japan's energy imports from Australia, which is an important element of GX policy for Japan.
About Professor Arimura
Dr Toshi Arimura is a Professor of Economics, Waseda University, and RIETI Faculty Fellow. In addition to his research work, Toshi Arimura has been appointed to a number of key government committees roles, including the GX-ETS Committee under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Carbon Pricing Committee under the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Carbon Pricing Committee under the Ministry of the Environment. He also chaired the Carbon Credit Committee under METI.
Event details:
Date & Time: Friday, 21 March | 8:00-9:30am
Venue: PwC Australia - Sydney (One International Towers, Watermans Quay, Barangaroo)
Spaces are limited, please register early to avoid disappointment.
About the AJBCC Boardroom Series
The AJBCC's Boardroom Series is aimed at providing AJBCC Members with opportunities to meet directly with key government officials and senior business executives on matters crucial to our business community and the bilateral relationship.
