The Japan Energy Transition Initiative (JETI) is a collaboration of global and Japanese knowledge providers dedicated to accelerating the energy transition among business, finance and policy makers in Japan. JETI will address key global climate and energy issues relevant to Japan in a manner that is ahead of the curve and focused on specific outcomes leading to decarbonisation.
How corporations impact the climate policy agenda is of increasing importance to a range of stakeholders including global investors. This workstream will evaluate global and Japanese trends and convene events to drive best practice within corporate Japan.
Offshore wind energy is revolutionizing Europe’s electric power sector with further expansion expected as costs decline. This work stream looks at how Japan’s energy sector can take advantage of global and Japanese opportunities in the field. A key focus will be on policy innovation taking place globally to facilitate expansion of offshore wind power.
Regulatory and consumer changes around climate change and self/shared driving will force the global automotive sector to undergo unprecedented change in the next decade resulting in radical shifts in its structure. This workstream will bring together business and policy maker practitioners in Tokyo to maximize opportunities in this upcoming global revolution.
The TCFD process ushered in initiatives within financial regulators around the world on integration of climate risk in the mainstream financial regulatory process. This work stream will bring global regulators, finance players and thought leaders together to discuss how this should best be done in a Japanese and Asian context.
Institutional shareholders globally are raising climate risk above being just another ESG issue into mainstream decision making. This workstream will examine shareholder processes such as Climate Action 100+ and how Japanese companies and finance can best show global leadership in this area.
The world’s energy needs are set to grow significantly particularly in Asia. Critical risks around climate change are only now being understood yet investors and governments are expected to make multi-decade financing decisions. This work stream looks at the use of existing scenario tools from the IEA in mainstream planning and how additional climate risk tools may be factored in.
