Sir Stuart Rose: Business leaders need to 'bang the drum' for climate action

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Former M&S boss recalls the secrets of Plan A's success and calls on political and business leaders to show more ambition in tackling escalating climate risks

Earlier this month, Sir Stuart Rose won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards in recognition of his work at M&S, his development of the pioneering Plan A sustainability initiative,...

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