Why European firms are spending less than a quarter of capex on green initiatives

Stuart Stone
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New study calls for greater collaboration between corporates and financial institutions, and more supportive policies from governments, to help boost capital investment in net zero transition plans

The majority of European companies spend less than a quarter of their capital expenditure on green initiatives, according to a new analysis by CDP and management consultancy Oliver Wyman. The report,...

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