June 2, 2023
General Incorporated Association Climate Integrate

FY2023 Activity Plan
1. The status of climate and energy policy this year
This 2023 fiscal year Japan has no plans to revise its national climate policy-related plans andcommitments. However, having passed the Green Transformation (GX) bills into law, the government
plans to develop policies, measures, and further legislation relating to the taxation/fiscal system andenergy policy, including bills on CCS and the promotion of offshore wind power, etc. There areproblems with Japan’s current policies in terms of the strength of their measures and choices oftechnologies, and the international community has found them to be inconsistent with a path toward
decarbonization.
Substantive discussions on revising Japan’s Strategic Energy Plan are expected to begin in the 2024
fiscal year. In preparation for that, it will be important to build a solid base of policy analysis andassessments in support of decarbonization. Meanwhile, the efforts of local governments and the private
sector are still at various stages, some having declared the aim of carbon neutrality, so it will be highly
important to provide various forms of support and share information.
2. Period covered
April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024
3. Purpose
Our purpose is to accelerate policy shifts and actions to protect the climate, through research, analysis,engagement and communication through an integrated approach to science, policy, and society.
4. Activities this fiscal year
Recognizing the current status of climate change and energy policy, this fiscal year we aim to further
develop as an organization building on the stable foundations we established last year. As a climate
policy think tank, we will conduct research and analysis projects that would “show the facts,” as wellas information dissemination, and support projects that would “convey the facts,” with an emphasis on
the following activities.
(1) Studies, research, and making recommendations relating to climate change
・ Climate/energy policy analysis
Based on policy trends such as the government’s Green Transformation (GX) initiative and theStrategic Energy Plan, we will monitor current climate and energy policies, and identify criticalpolicy issues to ensure their consistency with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement.
For the power sector, in particular, we will continue to dialogue with stakeholders based on the 2035
scenario and policy recommendations developed last fiscal year by U.S.-based Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory. We will also continue to analyze trends in ammonia co-firing and offshore
wind power, highlight the challenges in the energy transition, and show possible pathways forward.
・Analysis of corporate targets and performance
In collaboration with NewClimate Institute, a Germany-based think tank, we will analyze the netzero targets of major Japanese companies, compile reports, and hold dialogue with the target1companies. We will update our previous reports.
・Analysis of climate legislation and governanceOn the topic of climate governance, we will initiate research projects with experts, conduct casestudies on other countries, share our findings on Japan, identify key issues and challenges, andsummarize our findings in reports.
・Analysis of sustainable finance
We will study the current state of financial policy and sustainable finance in Japan and summarize
our findings. We will conduct joint research with experts on engagement by institutional investors.

(2) Engagement in policy-making relating to climate change
We will engage in dialogue with national and local government officials and stakeholders on climate
and energy policies and aim to participate both directly and indirectly in policy formulation. We will
also share information and knowledge with organizations, institutions, and experts at home andabroad, and conduct collaborative projects to promote climate diplomacy.
(3) Information dissemination about climate change
We will disseminate information by the following means.
・Development of communication strategies and tools (branding, etc.)
・Website updates
・“Insights”
We will cover key topics in highly readable and illustrated “Insights” articles (published online).
Planned topics: GX, offshore wind, energy-efficient housing, national budgets, GHG emission
trends, food issues, etc.
・Webinars and videos
We will hold webinars to provide timely information (e.g., our report presentations). We will also
create a video introducing our organization.
・Social media
We will share information via social media, mainly Twitter.

(4) Dialogue, advice, and support for domestic and overseas stakeholders relating to climatechange policies and actions
・Dialogue, advice, and stakeholder support
With local governments, regional organizations, and other actors, we will engage in dialogue,
exchange views and provide advice. In a continuation of our activities started last year, we will work
to strengthen cooperation with local governments, businesses and organizations in Toyooka City,
Hakuba Village, Sakata City, and Ichikawa City to support decarbonization efforts.
・Lectures, articles, interviews, panel discussions, etc.
We will inform audiences through timely lectures, articles, interviews, and panel discussions, uponrequest from various organizations, companies, and media.

(5) Other activities supplementary to and/or associated with the above items
We will recruit the necessary human resources and strengthen our financial base to implement theabove activities. We will also develop a database of contacts for information dissemination.

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