Government reveals 'streamlined' carbon reporting rules

Madeleine Cuff
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Changes will affect all large companies, from manufacturers to retailers
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Changes will affect all large companies, from manufacturers to retailers

From April 2019 large companies will need to report on energy use and carbon emissions in bid to simplify business reporting on climate

From April next year large UK companies will have to publicly report on their energy use, carbon emissions and energy efficiency actions, under changes forming part of a government mission to "streamline"...

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