Sweden retains crown as world's 'most sustainable country'

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Scandinavian nation edges out Switzerland and Norway in latest environmental, social and governance ranking from RobecoSAM

Sweden is still the most sustainable country in the world, according to a recent ranking by sustainable investment company RobecoSAM. The Country Sustainability Ranking study, which is based on an analysis...

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