Corporate giants urged to sever ties with lobby groups over climate stance

Jessica Shankleman
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Investors urge FTSE100 companies to end support for climate sceptic lobby groups

Nine of the world's biggest companies, including BP, Proctor & Gamble, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, will today come under fresh pressure from their investors to sever ties with controversial business lobby...

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