Japan has called for a tripling of renewable energy capacity by 2035

Hundreds of multinational corporations on Tuesday urged Japan to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2035 as the heavily coal-dependent country updates its energy policy.

The group of more than 400 large companies that have pledged to work towards using 100% renewable energy, called RE100, includes 87 Japanese companies such as Sony and Panasonic.

“By increasing its domestic renewable energy capacity, Japan can significantly improve its energy security, secure its international competitiveness and increase private investment in more renewable energy projects,” the group said.