Case Study: Japan's Institute of Energy Economics evaluates carbon tax impact with Anthesis

The country’s Institute of Energy Economics asked Anthesis to evaluate Sweden’s experience of taxing carbon

The Institute of Energy Economics in Japan engaged Anthesis to evaluate the potential impact and optimal design of a new carbon tax. The challenge was to understand the effects of such a tax by studying a successful international model ahead of its implementation in Japan.

To address this, Anthesis conducted a detailed analysis of Sweden's carbon tax, performing an extensive literature review and expert interviews. The solution provided was a comprehensive report that concluded the tax was highly cost-effective and complementary to other climate policies. The results demonstrated that a carbon tax, when introduced gradually, is an efficient instrument for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and can achieve widespread public acceptance.

Institute of Energy Economics