'Not everything has gone to plan': Body Shop delivers mixed performance against green goals

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'Not everything has gone to plan': Body Shop delivers mixed performance against green goals

Beauty retailer makes progress on biodiversity protections and community trade, but slower gains in sustainable packaging, energy efficiency, and green power

The Body Shop has delivered a "mixed" performance against the goals which form part of its vision to become the world's most ethical and sustainable business. On Friday the firm released a progress...

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