Sustainable shopping in Japan - statistics & facts
Japan has pledged to reduce its emissions significantly until 2030 to achieve its long-term goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. As the interim deadline is approaching, the Japanese government has emphasized the importance of all layers of society joining the effort to achieve a sustainable future. Consumers’ awareness of sustainability-related topics and keywords has grown through recurring media exposure. Nonetheless, it remains a challenge to break habits and make conscious consumption choices. Few regulatory changes are forceful, and sustainable actions are often voluntarily adopted.
