Climate watchdog chief sought to dilute emissions reporting rules

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Climate watchdog chief sought to dilute emissions reporting rules

Tech firm influence on the GHG Protocol has grown as data centre power demands increase scrutiny on carbon claims

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Corina Duma

Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:42

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:42

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