In-House Environmental Seminar and Workshop
- Workshop "2030 Future Forecasting Seminar + Ideathon"
- Seminar "Enforcement of Paris Agreement-Business Strategies in the Era of Reform"
- Seminar "Environmental Seminar: Learn SDGs"
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(December 2016)
Purpose of the seminar:
The Paris Agreement, a new framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, took effect on November 4, 2016. As more than 190 countries and regions, including India and the EU, as well as the two main emitters — the United States and China — participated in the agreement, the movement toward "decarbonizing" has been accelerating. Leading world companies are developing strategies and taking the initiative to expand their technologies throughout the world. Based on these circumstances, we held a seminar for our employees to respond from a business viewpoint toward achieving reform.
Mr. Emori explained that the poor and future generations, especially, will suffer serious damage as a result of the global trend and the forecasted future rise in temperature. He explained that, according to the system outlined in the Paris Agreement, our products and services will not be selected in business dealings unless they are designed to be environmentally friendly.
Mr. Matsuo said that we have only 20 years left to CO2 emissions cap. He explained the changes in business settings for CO2 zero emissions including an example of electricity infrastructure business of an overseas company, a case of decreased prices for regenerated energy and the start of investment withdrawals from resource companies.
The panel discussion covered a wide range of details, including the birth of President Trump, measures against climate change, the introduction of carbon pricing, sustainability brands, and the foresight of overseas companies.