The Business of Government: carbon, holiday pay and more...

The Business of Government: carbon, holiday pay and more...
One way for the police to reduce emissions? (Image: Fiona Goodall/Getty)
Jem Traylen
Climate scorecard: collective triumph hides a multitude of sinnersThe first report of the carbon-neutral government programme was proudly announced on Tuesday with 39 core departments reducing their collective greenhouse gas emissions by 19% since baselines were measured. Making agencies adopt standardised measures is one of the government’s favourite management tools but it’s often a little shy to publish league tables, preferring to rely on internal peer pressure in lieu of public naming and shaming. BusinessDesk, therefore,...

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