Britain needs a carbon reporting body fast

Britain should create a dedicated carbon reporting office to cut red tape, clean up messy emissions data and help businesses compete in low carbon markets, according to Energy Systems Catapult.The organisation is calling for a new Carbon Reporting and Innovation Office to be set up inside the Financial Reporting Council, warning the current system is fragmented, costly and holding back investment.The proposed office would professionalise the carbon accounting and assurance sector, helping impro