Mandatory carbon reporting for all large firms still on the cards

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Government disappoints consultation respondents by restricting carbon reporting to listed firms, but insists rules could be expanded

The government has defended its decision to restrict mandatory carbon reporting requirements to firms listed on the main London Stock Exchange, hinting the new reporting regime could be expanded to cover...

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