Corporate shame to drive cap-and-trade success

James S Murray
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Defra identifies reputational risk as key factor behind success of carbon reduction commitment

Officials at Defra are hoping that the shame of being labelled one of the worst performing organisations in the UK at curbing energy use will drive firms to invest in energy efficiency measures. Under...

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