Energy firms should face more regulations to curb emissions, says CDP

Jessica Shankleman
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Carbon Disclosure Project chief says latest report shows need for tighter regulation on energy firms

The chief executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has called for tighter regulations on the energy sector, as new figures show that oil, gas and coal-mining companies are lagging behind in efforts...

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