SBTi chief expresses 'deep regret' at corporate carbon offset row

Michael Holder
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Climate standards-setting body confirms it is pressing ahead with plans to consult on potential changes that could see companies expand the use of carbon credits to tackle value chain emissions

The CEO of the Science-Based Targets initiative has said he deeply regrets the "concern and distress" triggered by the ongoing row over whether the climate standards-setting body should allow companies...

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