Published on 06 Mar 2012 • UK |
"If the anticipated Allocation Regulations come into force as currently drafted (expected to be April 2012), and if the Group is ultimately required to participate in CRC, the cost to the Group could be in the order of £1.4 million for each of the three years from April 2012 in respect of emissions generated in each preceding 12 month period, as announced at the time of the preliminary results in January. The Group will be discussing the position with its legal advisers and will not be making any payments under the CRC Scheme until further clarity on the legality of the CRC Scheme is received."