VCMI updates best practice for corporate Scope 3 targets and carbon credit use

Stuart Stone
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UK government exploring implementation of new VCMI Scope 3 Action Code of Practice as part of live consultation

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) has today launched a new best-practice framework covering Scope 3 value chain emissions and how carbon credits count towards corporate climate targets,...

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