IGES recently released the "1.5°C Roadmap" which outlines a 1.5°C-aligned pathway to provide guidance on decarbonisation for Japan’s business sector. The report summarises various socioeconomic changes that will occur as we move toward a 1.5°C world and sets out business opportunities, in the form of five changes and 20 opportunities. The Roadmap is intended to be a quick reference for wide range of businesses and other stakeholders.

This session begins with an explanation of the 1.5°C Roadmap by the authors, followed by narratives from private companies on their on-going efforts to take advantage of the "20 Opportunities". Discussion will then focus on the following points:

1. How to further enhance these initiatives for a prosperous and sustainable society, in collaboration with various stakeholders including other businesses, national and local governments, and citizens.
2. How to influence the rulemaking process to achieve these goals.

This session will showcase some forward-looking examples and provide some implications for the wide range of business stakeholders who would like to seize business opportunities through the decarbonisation process.