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Environmental Backdrop

Reduction and control of carbon dioxide emissions is now a top priority for UK and European governments.

Carbon dioxide is one of a number of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and climate change but is considered to be the major contributor.

Greenhouse gases trap heat within the earth’s atmosphere and cause a steady increase in global temperature.

Sources of carbon dioxide emissions include generation of electricity from fossil fuels.

The UK government is committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2050 (based on 1990 levels).

Business organisations are a key part of the UK’s carbon reduction strategy as they account for a significant proportion of carbon dioxide emissions.

Large businesses are already obliged to take part in the European Union - Emissions Trading Scheme to manage their carbon dioxide emissions.

The government is planning to introduce new legislation in January 2010 which will involve approximately 4,000 medium – large businesses. This will be known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment and will oblige each business to purchase carbon allowances to meet their carbon dioxide emissions.


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Home What is Carbon Management? Why Act Now? How We Can Help You Environmental Backdrop Carbon Reduction Commitment Contact Us Links Sterling Power Group Companies	Reduction and control of carbon dioxide emissions is now a top priority for UK and European governments. Carbon dioxide is one of a number of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and climate change but is considered to be the major contributor. Greenhouse gases trap heat within the earth’s atmosphere and cause a steady increase in global temperature. Sources of carbon dioxide emissions include generation of electricity from fossil fuels. The UK government is committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2050 (based on 1990 levels). Business organisations are a key part of the UK’s carbon reduction strategy as they account for a significant proportion of carbon dioxide emissions. Large businesses are already obliged to take part in the European Union - Emissions Trading Scheme to manage their carbon dioxide emissions. The government is planning to introduce new legislation in January 2010 which will involve approximately 4,000 medium – large businesses. This will be known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment and will oblige each business to purchase carbon allowances to meet their carbon dioxide emissions.