Off to a flying start 

 -  2003 
 - DEFRA News Release  (168/03) 12 May 2003 (3) .
<br/><br/> DEFRA results confirm the success of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme with nearly 1 000 companies transferring over seven million tonnes of carbon dioxide in its first year. The scheme was launched in April 2002 to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an economically efficient way. DEFRA results at www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/trading/index.htm www.defra.gov.uk/news/2003/030512a.htm 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>GREENHOUSE GASES<br/>CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS<br/>UK EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME