Overview
- Government data show a 1.9% drop in fiscal 2024 to 1.046 billion tons of CO2 equivalent, marking a third straight annual decline and the lowest level since records began in 1990/91.
- After factoring in forests and other natural sinks, net emissions were 994 million tons as sinks absorbed 52.3 million tons, which was 2.9% less than a year earlier.
- Japan’s power mix shifted as renewables supplied 23.1% of generation and nuclear reached 9.4%, while thermal power fell to 67.5% split across coal, natural gas, and oil.
- Industry posted a 2.5% emissions drop, transport 1.6%, and households 0.7%, while the commercial sector edged up 0.2%.
- The fiscal 2024 level stands 24.9% below 2013. The net figure exceeded the annual plan by 15 million tons, prompting the environment minister to order stronger measures.