Investors and industry step up calls for bolder EU climate package

James Murray
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Investor group urges stronger energy efficiency rules, as green trade bodies appeal for renewables target rethink

Leading investors and green industry groups have this week called on the EU to deliver a more ambitious energy and climate package through to 2030, arguing bolder targets would help mobilise much needed...

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