Fresh evidence uncovered by openDemocracy reveals that ‘green’ investments by British energy giants are likely to have done nothing for climate change.
British Gas owner Centrica, E.ON and SSE have all boosted their green credentials by buying so-called ‘carbon credits’ – investments to help deliver renewable energy projects around the world that could not have been built otherwise.
The companies argue that purchasing the credits helps offset the emissions generated by their gas.
