'Carbon Laggards': How two thirds of UK corporate emissions are still not covered by climate targets

James Murray
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'Carbon Laggards': How two thirds of UK corporate emissions are still not covered by climate targets

Major new analysis reveals net zero transition is still being ignored by thousands of companies, while those that embrace decarbonisation are starting to realise substantial financial benefits

Much of the debate in British politics in recent weeks has been on whether Ministers should seek to slow or delay the net zero transition, but for many business leaders and scientists the government should...

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