Green businesses urged to step up government lobbying

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Latest Carbon Disclosure Project report reveals growing numbers of firms want action on climate change, but the message is not getting through to their lobbying operations

Growing numbers of British firms understand the opportunities and risks associated with climate change, but they are failing to adequately communicate their new stance on environmental issues to political...

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