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Japan to cut emissions for shopping centers, supermarkets

Retail sector lags in nation's effort to meet Paris climate goals

Japanese supermarkets will be encouraged to invest in more efficient refrigeration.

TOKYO -- Japan will set numerical targets for supermarkets and shopping centers to promote energy efficiency and fulfill its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris climate accord.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry intends to prepare a detailed plan by February and update its notification regarding the country's energy conservation law in April. It aims to have the new targets take effect in fiscal 2018.

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