Behind the scenes of the Lord Mayor of London's new carbon markets drive

Cecilia Keating
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The Lord Mayor launches C2Zero at Mansion House on Monday | Credit: City of London Corporation
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The Lord Mayor launches C2Zero at Mansion House on Monday | Credit: City of London Corporation

Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli sets out his vision for boosting the effectiveness of carbon markets

The new Lord Mayor of the City of London is on a mission to make it easier for businesses of all shapes and sizes to participate in regulated carbon markets. Earlier this week, the City of London hosted...

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