G7 Impact Taskforce backs mandatory impact accounting for business and finance, but will governments concur?

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Dozens of business, finance, and public policy leaders call for creation of global impact reporting standard to drive a 'just transition' to a more sustainable global economy

Mandatory impact accounting across business and finance could prove critical in ensuring the transition to net zero emissions is achieved in a way that is fair to people and planet, a report published...

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