Seven out of 10 companies would turn their backs on unethical investments, finds PwC poll

Jessica Shankleman
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New survey shows vast majority of investors expect environmental and social governance issues to become more important during next two years

Businesses seeking to raise money will increasingly have to prove their green credentials, according to new research by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) that shows that the vast majority of investors expect...

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