CDP: Nine out of 10 large companies have carbon targets in place

James Murray
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Annual update confirms the number of large companies embracing science-based emissions targets is climbing fast

CDP will today publish its annual update on the environmental performance of the world's largest listed companies, confirming 89 per cent now have carbon emissions targets in place and a growing proportion...

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