Corporates face mounting investor demands to enhance environmental performance

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CDP kicks off disclosure season as number of investors calling for information on corporate carbon emissions increases

Business leaders at the world's largest listed companies are this week facing growing pressure from investors to embrace environmental best practices, following the launch of the Carbon Disclosure Project...

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