Advertising watchdog gives thumbs up to carbon intensity advert

James S Murray
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Complaints over EDF advert claiming a 60 per cent cut in carbon intensity rejected

The term "carbon intensity" can be used in adverts promoting firms' green credentials, as long as it is clearly defined or equated to absolute carbon reductions, according to a new ruling from the UK's...

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