A research report analyzing the impact of decarbonization efforts on Japan's industrial competitiveness and strategic challenges.
This research conducts comprehensive analysis of how Japan's decarbonization policies toward achieving 2050 carbon neutrality targets affect industrial competitiveness, technological innovation, employment, and international competition of major industries. Particularly, important issues including energy transition costs, green technology development, industrial structure transformation, and international competitive environment changes are examined in detail.
Industry-specific impact analysis quantitatively evaluates capital investment burdens, technological innovation needs, and competitiveness impacts accompanying decarbonization for steel, chemical, automotive, electric power, and manufacturing industries overall, clarifying the importance of response strategies according to industry characteristics.
Regarding energy transition, detailed analysis is conducted on impacts of policy options including large-scale renewable energy introduction, hydrogen society realization, nuclear power utilization, and energy efficiency promotion on energy costs, supply stability, and industrial competitiveness, examining optimal energy mix considerations.
From technological innovation perspectives, analysis is conducted on possibilities for utilizing Japan's technological advantages in decarbonization technology development and commercialization, importance of international technological cooperation, and effective allocation of R&D investment, presenting strategies for strengthening Japan's position as a technology-based nation.
The article concludes that strategic policy responses and integrated public-private efforts are essential to utilize decarbonization as an opportunity for strengthening Japan's industrial competitiveness.