'Headline commitments are no longer enough': Why the Treasury is to require firms to develop net zero plans

Cecilia Keating
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Treasury's plan to mandate that 'certain' firms and financiers establish credible transition plans have been warmly be green campaigners and sustainable investment experts

Large companies and investors that fail to set out how they plan to bring their operations into line global climate goals will soon have some explaining to do to both regulators and investors. Yesterday...

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