Firms seek clarity on how to demonstrate reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

An industry survey shows that firms are seeking clarity about how to demonstrate reduction of emissions of the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. The research – carried out for the BSI – follows last month's launch in the UK of the world's first national market for trading greenhouse gas allowances.

Since organisations will be effectively charged for their greenhouse gas emissions, this new market, where carbon credits for emission reductions are traded through specialist energy brokers, is seen as an efficient way for firms to gain financial rewards through limiting their carbon emissions under international agreements.

But against this background, the firms polled by BSI – in industries like manufacturing, chemicals, mining, construction, water and power supply – say they need more guidance on these issues. The survey showed that the majority of respondents believed that they had an understanding of climate change levy issues and most had an understanding of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. However, few respondents reported that they were currently using a third party to monitor their green house gas emissions.

The BSI will be running a seminar on this topic - If you would like to attend later this year, please call BSI Business Solutions on 020 8996 7055.
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