In the Green Room with Jewson's Rod Leigh

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The builders' merchants sustainability director says any green policy must always consider the bigger picture

How did you get into your current job? I am a graduate engineer and have worked in quality and sustainability for nearly 20 years. Before this role I worked as sustainability and quality manager for...

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