Act on Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the State and Other Entities (Act No. 56 of 2007).

The Act aims at promoting contracts that consider the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Japan. It establishes a basic policy that mandates the government and independent administrative agencies to prioritize contracts that contribute to this goal. Key points include: 1. Basic Policy Formation: The government is required to create a basic policy that outlines the direction for promoting contracts focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This includes specific contracts related to electricity supply, the purchase of goods that emit greenhouse gases, and energy-saving renovation projects. 2. Public Reporting: Each government agency and independent administrative body is required to compile and publicly disclose the results of contracts that consider greenhouse gas emissions after each fiscal year. 3. Ministerial Requests: The Minister of the Environment can request specific measures from government agencies to enhance the promotion of contracts that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.