John Elkington, the 'Breakthrough Challenge' and tomorrow's bottom line

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Sustainable business pioneer John Elkington discusses his new book, the big challeges companies face and whether he's optimistic about the future

John Elkington holds a special place in the world of sustainability. He has been on the vanguard of sustainable business since the concept was born - and may in fact have been present at the creation....

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