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Emissions trading scheme surplus over-estimated, says EY

Friday 20 Dec 24 10:30am

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The emissions trading scheme has about 22% fewer surplus units than government figures suggest, according to a new report.

However, policy makers should take "particular care" about changing auction volumes based on this finding, according to consultants EY, who authored the report.


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