The United Kingdom (UK) is developing a bold new measure to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from supermarket chains, hotel chains, banks, large offices, government departments, and other large commercial and public entities by 2010. As one of the first nationwide efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from entities not captured in the EU emissions trading scheme, this program is one to watch for policymakers, analysts, and investors looking for the next stage of climate change regulation and opportunity.

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