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Green-focused antitrust policy options set to be outlined in Japanese ministry's discussions (*update)

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( March 25, 2022, 05:18 GMT | Insight) -- The role of competition policy in bringing about a more environmentally friendly society has been the focus of discussions launched today by Japan’s industry ministry, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, despite the country’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants and combustion-engine driven cars. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is leading discussions with academics and lawyers over the issues that may potentially spill over into the policy domain of Japan’s competition regulator.The role of competition policy in bringing about a more environmentally friendly society has been the focus of discussions launched today by Japan’s industry ministry, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, despite the country’s heavy reliance on thermal power plants and combustion-engine driven cars....

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