PwC: UK companies must act now to limit 'unavoidable' climate risks

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Report finds UK operations and supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to climate change threats overseas

The growing threat posed by climate change to business operations demands that companies invest in assessing their vulnerabilities and taking steps to mitigate risks, analysts have warned. Consultancy...

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