1. Articles mentioning both CRC and CBI

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    1. CBI calls for green tax reform and CRC to be scrapped

      Explore edie.net (Feb 21 2012) Construction , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      CBI calls for green tax reform and CRC to be scrapped ... businesses by reforming the UK's environmental taxes and ditching the carbon reduction commitment (CRC). CBI calls for green tax reform and CRC to be scrapped 22 February 2012, source edie newsroom CBI calls for green tax reform and CRC to be scrapped The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling on the chancellor George Osborne to reduce the burden on businesses by reforming the UK... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CBI   CRC   Decc

    2. Most Firms Comply With Carbon Reporting Deadline

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Aug 16 2011) Monitoring , Carbon Footprint , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Emissions

      Most Firms Comply With Carbon Reporting Deadline ...orting deadline for the Carbon Reduction Commitment The controversial Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme’s first reporting deadline has been met by 95 percent of companies, accor...... than recycle it back into the system as originally planned. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) slammed the scheme as adding to the cost of business, branding it “untenable in its current form”.... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Europe   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI

    3. Nearly Half UK Firms Want CRC Scheme Scrapped

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Apr 5 2011) Monitoring , Cap and Trade , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax , Emissions

      Nearly Half UK Firms Want CRC Scheme Scrapped ...ment in their organisations last month. That survey follows hot on the heels of the business group CBI, which last week demanded that rebates should be restored to the CRC, or the scheme scrapped altogether. The npower survey of UK businesses found that not only do compa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CBI   Tom Jowitt   CRC

    4. What’s The CBI’s Game With CRC?

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Mar 30 2011) Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax

      What’s The CBI’s Game With CRC? ...scheme had their doubts about it. Taking revenue recycling out was one step towards simplifying the CRC – the CBI wants it back because it wants money, not because it wants simplicity. The real agenda It’s possibl... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   Peter Judge

    5. Scrap CRC or restore it back to what it was, says CBI

      Explore Green Wise (Mar 29 2011) Cap and Trade , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Tax , Emissions

      Scrap CRC or restore it back to what it was, says CBI ...Review. Amended legislation is expected to come into force on April 1. In today’s policy brief, the CBI suggests adopting one of two options if the incentive element of the CRC is restored. The first is to maintain the CRC in its current form which would involve participants being able to buy carbon allowances at a fixed... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CBI   CRC

    6. GreenWise poll: will 2011 be significant for green business?

      Explore Green Wise (Jan 12 2011) Construction , Cap and Trade , Carbon Tax , Emissions , Fossil Fuel , Wind

      GreenWise poll: will 2011 be significant for green business? ..., like the electric vehicle market, begin to expand. Thirdly, policy and regulation. In the UK, the CRC, which for many businesses now stands for 'costly, really costly’, is driving efficiency and the Fe...... depend on how attitudes change and whether people trust the new technologies. Policy: Rhian Kelly, CBI head of Climate Change: Following some unexpected good news in Cancun we can start 2011 on a cautio... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenpeace   Forrester Research   Europe

    7. Low-carbon economy progress too slow

      Explore edie.net (Dec 19 2010) Emissions , Fossil Fuel , Wind

      Low-carbon economy progress too slow ...There is a danger that the lack of confidence and certainty in critical areas such as planning, the CRC and electricity market reform will mean the UK will not be able to meet climate change targets. CBI director-general designate, John Cridland, said: "Changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment and th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   CRC

    8. Cbi Comments On Government’S Changes To Carbon Reduction Scheme

      Explore climatechange.cbi.org.uk (Nov 17 2010) Emissions , Fossil Fuel

      Cbi Comments On Government’S Changes To Carbon Reduction Scheme The CBI today (Wednesday) reacted to a speech by Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Cha......neral, said: “We are relieved that the Government has listened to our concerns about changes to the CRC. “The announcement that there will be a consultation and that phase two will be delayed mark the st... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   CRC

    9. Who said Green IT had to be taxing?

      Explore Home | SYS-CON MEDIA (Oct 28 2010) Carbon Tax , Emissions , Cloud Computing

      Who said Green IT had to be taxing? UK Government changes CRC scheme to simple carbon tax. Unveiling the UK Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review last w......d now removed a major source of incentive for business to reduce carbon emissions. Richard Lambert, CBI director general, said: “A scheme that was meant to change behaviour by encouraging energy efficien... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   CBI   CRC

    10. Uk Crc Energy Scheme Becomes A ‘Stealth Tax’

      Explore Home - eWeekEurope.co.uk (Oct 21 2010) Cap and Trade , Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Uk Crc Energy Scheme Becomes A ‘Stealth Tax’ ...heme, the government is using it to reduce the deficit * By: Sophie Curtis * October 21, 2010 Tags: CRC, energy, green, spending review, Tax Add to digg Add to Facebook Add to LinkedIn Add to reddit Add ......ncement that it will remove the cash-back incentive,” said Richard Lambert, director general of the CBI. “A scheme that was meant to change behaviour by encouraging energy efficiency has now become anoth... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   Facebook   CBI

    11. CBI reaction to recommendations on Carbon Reduction Commitment

      Explore climatechange.cbi.org.uk (Sep 23 2010) Carbon Reduction Commitment , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

      CBI reaction to recommendations on Carbon Reduction Commitment ...on Climate Change’s recommendation for the Government to re-design the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy efficiency scheme. Dr Neil Bentley, CBI Director for Business Environment, said: “An effective CRC would encourage businesses to cut their energy use, but in reality many firms’ experiences of compl... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Carbon Reduction Commitment   CBI   CRC

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