Corporate reporting on the environment remains "inadequate"

James S Murray
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Environment Agency study reveals firms are failing to adopt corporate reporting best practices

Almost all FTSE All-Share companies now mention the environment in their corporate reports, but few are disclosing environmental information in line with best practice guidance, according to research last...

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