(This is a translation from the Japanese press release.)
SSE Pacifico joins JCLP's "#1.5 Degrees" Campaign to enhance nationwide efforts to further support collective efforts across society, SSE Pacifico has announced its endorsement of the "#1.5 Degrees" campaign, organised by the Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership (JCLP).
【About the "#1.5 Degrees" Campaign】
This year marks a crucial time for the government to review new greenhouse gas reduction targets. In light of this, the Japan Climate Leaders' Partnership (JCLP), alongside its member companies, aims to foster healthy policy discussions by encouraging society to view climate change as a personal issue. The campaign seeks to reinforce the "1.5-degree goal," agreed upon by the international community to avert the climate crisis. In practical terms, the campaign will feature stories from numerous supporting companies, sharing their perspectives on climate change as a personal responsibility. It will also create opportunities to reflect on this issue in collaboration with local mascots across various regions, raising awareness of the "1.5-degree goal."
【Climate change is a personal issue for us】
The international warming target of "1.5 degrees" aims to limit the rise in the global average temperature to less than 1.5 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, in order to avert climate change. Japan has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to temperature increases, by 46% by 2030 (compared to 2013 levels).
A key measure to achieve this target is the expansion of renewable energy sources, with offshore wind power seen as a crucial component. We view climate change as a personal issue and are committed to the development of offshore wind power.
Achieving a decarbonised society through the expansion of offshore wind power. That’s why we support the #1.5 Degrees” Campaign.
【Background of the Campaign】
As the crisis of climate change looms, critical policies are under consideration. The United Nations has intensified its warnings, stating that climate change could lead to an increase of 250,000 deaths annually due to health impacts and exacerbate global food crises, significantly affecting lives and livelihoods. In Japan, approximately 100,000 emergency transports related to heatstroke occur each year, with fatalities exceeding 1,000, while the effects on agricultural production are beginning to strain household budgets.
In this context, the government is currently reviewing its greenhouse gas reduction targets and energy basic plan. The outcomes of these discussions are garnering attention regarding whether Japan, as a member of the G7 and a developed nation, can demonstrate leadership on the global stage.