Small companies could escape CO2 rules

The UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced 21 August 2006 the details of industry's contribution to reducing carbon emissions in the face of climate change. The plan focuses on companies responsible for high levels of emissions and will increase the amount of carbon covered under the scheme. The second phase of the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in the UK will be expanded to cover additional activities at 160 installations, responsible for 9.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide that are not covered in the current phase of the scheme.

United Kingdom: Defra: Press Release, 21.8.06: Industry carbon trading plan announced http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2006/060821a.htm

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