Organisations participating in the
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme now
have more ways to showcase their
commitment to cutting carbon
emissions.

The Environment Agency, UK
administrator of the CRC, has
approved the Certified Emissions
Measurement And Reduction Scheme
(CEMARS) as counting towards the
CRC Early Action Metric.

Previously only the Carbon Trust
Standard was recognised as counting
towards the metric, which rewards
organisations who voluntarily take
steps to better manage their energy
use before joining CRC.

CEMARS is the first Carbon Trust
Equivalent Scheme to be approved by
the Environment Agency, but others
are being considered. All equivalent
schemes will be rigorously assessed
and must meet a range of requirements,
including demonstrating annual
carbon savings.