This page presents the official English summary of the Carbon Recycling Fund’s (CRF) Policy Recommendations (January 2026).
In this report, we articulate our policy perspectives from at the standpoint of industry, science, and early social implementation.
Why this report matters
Our Policy Recommendations present Japan’s private‑sector perspectives on how carbon recycling can contribute to:
- carbon neutrality
- regional revitalization
- national economic security
Carbon recycling—treating CO₂ as a resource rather than waste—has become a central pillar of Japan’s climate and industrial strategy.
As a cross‑industry platform with more than 250 member organizations, we work at the intersection of research, policy, and early-stage implementation.
Download the full Policy Recommendations (PDF | 12pages | Originally issued in Japanese)
From advanced science to policy and implementation
Our recommendations are grounded in cutting‑edge science, including:
- Metal‑Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
- Marine White Carbon
- other advanced materials and carbon-utilization technologies
These scientific advances—developed through global collaboration—are translated in this report into:
- policy directions
- institutional frameworks
- pathways for social implementation
This reflects our belief that science, policy, and implementation must evolve together.
What is MOF?
Metal‑Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are highly porous crystalline materials composed of metal ions and organic linkers.
Their exceptionally large surface area and tunable structure enable efficient CO₂ separation, capture, and storage, making them a key enabling technology for carbon recycling and decarbonization.
What is Marine White Carbon?
Marine White Carbon refers to CO₂ sequestered through the formation of biogenic carbonates in marine environments, such as shells, corals, and other calcium‑carbonate‑based processes.
We actively promote international dialogue on how these mechanisms can be scientifically evaluated, credited, and integrated into carbon‑recycling strategies and carbon-credit systems.
International perspective
Although our recommendations are directed primarily at Japan, the challenges we address are inherently global.
We actively promote international collaboration, including:
- partnerships in Australia (through LETA)
- engagement with ASEAN countries
- participation in global discussions on standards, evaluation methodologies, and carbon‑credit systems
For international readers, this report provides:
- an overview of Japan’s evolving policy thinking on carbon recycling
- a foundation for deeper international collaboration.
How this connects to CRF’s activities
This report complements our broader activities, including:
- research‑grant programs
- regional demonstration projects
- international engagement through conferences and partnerships
Together with the Chairperson’s statement on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, this report illustrates how we connect science, policy, and implementation across CRF’s activities.
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