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[July 2005]
Ceramic Companies Lead the Way in Emission Reduction
Member companies of the British Ceramic Confederation have made a further significant contribution to the Government’s targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The ceramic industry’s performance is evidence of BCC members’ commitment to help the UK meet its obligations in respect of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Government confirmed last week that UK energy intensive industry as a whole beat demanding energy and emission reduction targets in 2004, as agreed in Climate Change Agreements (CCAs). Elliot Morley, MP, Minister for Climate Change and Environment, stated that although the contribution from industry to meet CCA targets is considerable, the 2004 reduction was more than double the target set by Government.
The Ceramic Companies reduction in emissions and energy consumption, against a background of slightly increased output, shows that energy efficiency measures are helping them meet their challenging targets. This has resulted in all ceramic companies in the Scheme having their Climate Change Levy discounts renewed.
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