Abstract
A variety of efforts have been applied in order to reduce GHG emissions by targeting a group of "producers", "suppliers and distributors", and "consumers". However, the development of a cross-cutting method among the three groups is strongly needed, so that the whole value chain can be shifted from highly CO_2 emission dependent basis, to a drastically reduced CO_2 basis. This study focuses on a 'cross-cutting platform' as an effective approach to achieve such a drastic shift, analyzing results from two R&D projects that worked on developing such a platform in anticipation of the whole replacement of value chain with a low carbon system in the long run. Based on the results of the R&D projects, the requirements and issues to be worked on further have also been proposed.
