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But report argues stringent penalties for non compliance mean firms would still be well advised to move now to draw up a carbon management plans

As price of carbon slips in wake of Wall Street crisis, experts insist carbon credits could prove safe long-term bet for nervous investors

Annual report shows organisations working with the Carbon Trust have saved £1bn in energy costs

Carbon trading specialist argues market outlook remains positive despite ongoing delays in pipeline for CER credits

Official insists it is full steam ahead for autumn launch of trial cap-and-trade scheme

Common benchmark key to making emission reductions comparable

New bill to go before parliament, paving way for mandatory cap-and-trade scheme

Proposals to reduce traffic emissions by tweaking insurance options and tackling urban sprawl are on the drawing board

Carbon Disclosure Project initiative will see public sector bodies contact suppliers with requests for information about their climate change strategies

"Negotiating text" likely to be in place by the end of the year as delegates signal support for forestry schemes