Defra to correct mandatory carbon reporting impact assessment

James S Murray
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Minister admits key report will have to be 'updated', as rumours suggest Cabinet split on proposed mandatory carbon reporting rules

The government is to correct its draft impact assessment on the proposed introduction of mandatory carbon reporting for large firms, after a detailed analysis of Defra's calculations concluded that it...

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