Why reports of the demise of corporate climate action have been greatly exaggerated

Michael Holder
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Global survey of corporate executives shows capital investment in sustainability and climate risk efforts is increasing - and so are the financial returns

News of the demise of corporate climate action may have been greatly exaggerated. Donald Trump's election victory triggered a roll back of US climate policies, a recalibration of some net zero targets,...

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