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Industry Tracker: How a new research house plans to put the spotlight on net zero risks for heavy industry

Michael Holder

26 May 2021 • 4 min read

Cement, steel and chemicals manufacturing are facing increasing pressure to decarbonise

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Cement, steel and chemicals manufacturing are facing increasing pressure to decarbonise

Cement, steel, chemicals, capital goods, tech, and consumer sectors are all set to face fresh scrutiny from a new think tank launched by leading figures from CDP, Carbon Tracker, and Planet Tracker

Leading experts behind influential climate non-profits Carbon Tracker, Planet Tracker, and CDP have today launched a new research venture specifically geared towards redirecting much-needed capital towards...

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