Regulation eclipses innovation as main driver in sustainability

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Survey of top sustainability executives finds environmental regulations are increasingly driving green improvements

Companies say that regulatory requirements are now a more important factor driving corporate sustainability initiatives while the competitive advantage provided by such initiatives are viewed as less important,...

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