Big brands failing on emissions

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Brands not reporting on emissions, and those that are report increasing emissions

McDonald's publishes no emissions data Two thirds of the UK’s 600 biggest brands have either increased their carbon emissions over the past year, failed to report on emissions levels, or set targets...

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