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Counting carbon cuts costs, says Defra

Will Nichols
Will Nichols
clock 30 November 2010 •

Government-backed report outlines benefits of reporting emissions, paves way for decision on mandatory rules

Companies that voluntarily report greenhouse gas emissions are cutting costs and improving business relationships, according to government-backed research published today that will fuel further calls from...

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