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BRIEFING: Japan considers 10% cap for carbon credit use under national ETS

Published 07:55 on July 3, 2025 / Last updated at 03:11 on July 4, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Insights (Briefings)

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Japan is contemplating setting a 10% upper limit for the use of carbon credits and narrowing the scope of eligible projects under its emissions trading system, as the country seeks to better regulate the emerging market.
Japan is contemplating setting a 10% upper limit for the use of carbon credits and narrowing the scope of eligible projects under its emissions trading system, as the country seeks to better regulate the emerging market.


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