Scottish government holds on to Carbon Trust Triple Standard

Madeleine Cuff
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Scotland remains only government in the world to hold the Triple Standard, which recognises efforts to tackle carbon emissions, water use and waste levels

The Scottish government has retained its status as the only government in the world to hold the Carbon Trust Triple Standard certification for carbon, water and waste reduction. The government confirmed...

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