IKEA Foundation beefs up We Mean Business group with $44.6m grant

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IKEA Foundation beefs up We Mean Business group with $44.6m grant

Global green business alliance secures major funding from charitable arm of furniture giant

The We Mean Business coalition of green business groups looks set to expand its reach and influence after being awarded a $44.6m grant from the IKEA Foundation. The move, which was announced late last...

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