Exploring Concrete Initiatives for Advancing National Transportation GX in Japan

On August 27, 2026, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host an informative seminar focusing on the Government of Japan's initiatives regarding the promotion of GX (Green Transformation) in the domain of land and transportation. The event will feature a presentation by Yu Sasakawa, the Environmental Policy Planning Officer from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

Seminar Overview

The seminar aims to shed light on various concrete measures that the Ministry is taking to push forward the GX agenda. With pressing environmental issues at the forefront, the discussion will delve into expanding renewable energy sources, transitioning to clean energy, and achieving lifecycle decarbonization within infrastructure management.

The seminar will be conducted live, allowing attendees to interact directly with industry experts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session, and for those attending the seminar in person, there will be an exclusive networking event to facilitate information exchanges and discussions.

Key Learnings

Participants will gain insights into:

- The revised Environmental Action Plan for 2025, particularly focusing on the key areas and policies associated with GX.
- Understand the effects of institutional changes, including the introduction of the GX-ETS (Green Transformation Emission Trading System), across various sectors.
- Analyze the structural framework to implement expanded renewable energy supply, energy transition, and LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) for decarbonization.

Target Audience

This seminar is tailored for professionals in the following sectors:

- Management and business development within construction and infrastructure service providers.
- Environmental and decarbonization teams in logistics and transportation sectors.
- Infrastructure investment professionals in financial institutions.

Seminar Details

Date and Time:

- August 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Overview of the Environmental Action Plan (revised in June 2025) by MLIT.
2. Initiatives undertaken under the GX framework and recent legal and institutional updates.
3. Overview of the GX-ETS and its implications in the transport and infrastructure sectors.
4. Promoting Green Infrastructure and advancing towards a Circular Economy in national transportation.
5. Audience Q&A
6. Networking event for in-person attendees.

Registration and Fees:

- Individual registration is 37,990 yen (tax included), with a special offer allowing one additional attendee from the same organization to join for free (registration required).
- Municipal employees can benefit from a special rate of 11,000 yen for up to two participants (in-person or live streaming only and same registration type).

Post-Seminar Engagement

After the seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to send questions to the speaker and establish connections with fellow participants. Additionally, an archived version of the seminar will be available for those who wish to revisit the discussions.

About JPI

JPI has maintained a half-century legacy of bridging knowledge among government officials, private sectors, and researchers to support the formulation of national policies and projects through exclusive seminars aimed at executives. Their commitment to providing actionable insights for leaders ensures continued progress in Japan’s approaches to environmental policy and infrastructure development.

For more details and registration, please visit: JPI's Seminar Page