Selected Issues Papers

The Financial Impact of Carbon Taxation on Corporates: Japan

ByJochen M. Schmittmann

May 18, 2023

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Jochen M. Schmittmann "The Financial Impact of Carbon Taxation on Corporates: Japan", Selected Issues Papers 2023, 034 (2023), accessed 12/6/2025, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400244223.018

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Summary

Japan’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will likely require substantial carbon pricing. Corporates appear to be able to absorb a sharp increase in carbon taxes on average, but there is a substantial weak tail of firms that could face financial stress. The analysis underscores the need to align the private sector and public policies with Japan’s climate targets to ensure a smooth transition to net zero.

Subject: Carbon tax, Environment, Greenhouse gas emissions, International organization, Monetary policy, Taxes

Keywords: B. emission trend, Carbon Pricing, Carbon tax, Carbon Taxation, Climate Change, Debt-at-Risk, emission data, Global, Greenhouse gas emissions, Japan, Japan's commitment, reporting company