Why Japan Needs to End Coal.

Join the global call to government and
corporate leaders in Japan to stop supporting more coal,
and instead support renewable energy.

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Latest news

The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy and Japan is
beginning to move. But the change needs to come much faster.

Loopholes Remain in SMBC Group’s New Coal Policy – Japan’s Megabank Still Not Aligned with the Paris Agreement
Sumitomo Corporation’s new coal policy still includes major loopholes – NGOs urge Sumitomo Corporation not to participate in the EPC bidding for Matarbari Units 3 and 4 –
Japan’s largest bank MUFG tightens coal power and forest sector policies – but far from aligned with Paris Agreement

Why Japan?

Big Money

The Japanese Government and Japan’s commercial banks are among the largest coal financiers in the world.

Air Pollution

Air pollution from coal causes 20,000 premature deaths in Asia every year.

Opportunity

Japan has the funds and power to be a global renewable energy leader.

Scandals

Projects have been connected to land grabs, intimidation, and other abuses.

Climate Change

Japan, as one of the biggest emitters, must act to avoid catastrophic climate change.