Carbon Call: Microsoft, EY, and UN join global push for improved CO2 accounting

Michael Holder
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Around 20 organisations launch new effort close gap in underreported greenhouse gas emissions and boost credibility of net zero targets

Microsoft, EY, and the Corporate Leaders Group Europe are among 20 leading organisations which have today launched a joint drive to develop a universal carbon accounting system in a bid to improve the...

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