Claims of big savings for firms using carbon calculators to slash emissions

BUSINESSES can reap massive savings by using a new online carbon calculator to help slash their emissions, the Government claimed yesterday.

The free Irish-developed carbon management tool allows companies to monitor their CO2 output and make more effective use of water, energy and waste management.

Environment Minister John Gormley said firms should no longer view reducing their carbon footprint as a burden, but an opportunity to save money.