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Majority of UK businesses 'not measuring carbon footprint'

8/18/2010 12:05:31 PM: Almost three-quarters of UK firms do not yet monitor their carbon footprint, according to the Carbon Trust.

CRC criticised by Centre for Alternative Technology

8/12/2010 12:05:10 PM: The Centre for Alternative Technology has claimed the CRC will allow companies to "buy their way out of" emissions cuts.

Businesses have 50 days left to sign up to CRC

8/11/2010 12:05:07 PM: Just 50 days remain for businesses and public bodies to sign up to the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme.

Planning policy uncertainty 'is delaying energy infrastructure work'

8/9/2010 11:44:04 AM: The CBI has claimed that the government must reform planning and energy policy or risk losing private sector investment.

Businesses 'should audit their carbon emissions'

8/4/2010 5:24:04 PM: Businesses must first audit their emissions to establish areas for improvement before deciding how to tackle them.

Market 'will decide success of low carbon technologies'

8/2/2010 5:24:03 PM: Chris Huhne has told the BBC that it is the market that will decided which low carbon technologies will replace fossil fuels.

"Quantum leap" needed for UK to meet 2020 energy targets

7/27/2010 1:26:13 PM: The UK is likely to struggle to make its 2020 energy targets, according to PwC.

RenewableUK: Wind power brings three-fold benefits to UK

7/23/2010 10:04:04 AM: The development of the UK wind energy sector will 'aid carbon reduction, provide energy security and create jobs'.

KPMG report claims nuclear power is essential for CO2 reductions

7/20/2010 3:24:02 PM: A KPMG report has suggested that nuclear power "has to play a key role" in the UK energy mix if emissions targets are to be met

Highways Agency ups carbon reduction measures

7/16/2010 12:04:33 PM: The Highways Agency is to switch off the lighting on a section of the M6 in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

Carbon Trust 'expects no changes to the CRC'

7/15/2010 2:04:05 PM: Businesses should not expect any changes to be made to the Carbon Reduction Commitment, according to the Carbon Trust.

CRC 'provides property industry with clear guidance'

7/14/2010 5:04:22 PM: The Carbon Reduction Commitment provides the property industry with a "legislative framework with teeth" in terms of energy efficiency.

Optimised flights 'could have lower CO2 emissions'

7/13/2010 5:24:01 PM: Aviation industry experts believe they can cut carbon emissions by correctly optimising all stages of the flight process.

IT systems 'can help with carbon management'

7/12/2010 5:24:12 PM: Implementing the correct IT system is key to effective carbon management and complying with the Carbon Reduction Commitment.

CCS 'should not be used to justify emissions'

6/28/2010 1:52:14 PM: Carbon capture and storage may not be a viable option for cutting the world's emissions, a new report suggests.

Gas CCS in UK recommended by govt committee

6/18/2010 9:52:08 AM: The Committee on Climate Change has recommended that the UK creates a CCS demonstration project at a gas-fired power plant.

Telecommunications 'could save 5.5m tonnes of CO2'

6/17/2010 3:32:06 PM: A new report concludes that 5.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions could be saved in the UK and US if large firms adopt telecommunications.

Rich countries 'could take advantage of emissions loopholes'

6/10/2010 4:12:07 PM: UN figures suggest that richer countries may be able to increase emissions under current climate change rules.

Australia funds coal industry carbon-cutting projects

6/8/2010 5:12:33 PM: Funding into projects which could significantly reduce carbon emissions from Australia's coal-fired power stations has been granted to ten firms.