Case Study: Not just a climate adaptation strategy, an M&S climate adaptation strategy

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BusinessGreen explores how the Plan A sustainability programme is evolving to bolster Marks & Spencer's climate resilience

It is one of the most effective corporate sustainability mottos in history. "Plan A," declared Marks & Spencer back in 2007. "Because there is no Plan B". Elegant and memorable, one short sentence simultaneously...

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