Japanese survey reveals public support for carbon removal investments after education

A survey by the Carbon Business Council, Bellwether Research, and Intage found that 56% of Japanese adults support public and private investment in atmospheric carbon removal after being informed about the mechanisms. The study, conducted among 1,061 adults, highlighted low initial public awareness of national decarbonisation mechanisms, with 58% unfamiliar with the GX-ETS. When educated, 70% supported capturing carbon from industrial sources and 57% favoured joint government-private sector leadership in carbon removal. These findings suggest that clear communication can generate public backing for carbon removal technologies in Japan. The survey aims to inform the transition of Japan's GX emissions trading system towards mandatory compliance.