The government must listen to business if net zero by 2050 is to become a reality

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An overwhelming majority of businesses believe they would benefit from the changes required for net zero, according to npower's Anthony Ainsworth

This week, Business Secretary Alok Sharma announced a series of initiatives at Climate Week NYC including the launch of the COP26 Energy Transition Council. At the same time, new figures from Data-Driven...

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